Backfirewall_ similar games & best alternatives
Should you play it?
Hello and welcome to Backfirewall_, a first-person tragicomic adventure set inside a smartphone. You are the update assistant. Solve wacky puzzles to counter the update and save the previous operating system from deletion. The fate of the System is in your hands!
What works
- Engaging and emotional story
- Creative and humorous writing
- Unique and imaginative setting
- Accessible and fun puzzles
- Strong voice acting and sound design
Things to keep in mind
- Lack of replayability features like chapter select
- Some bugs and optimization issues
- Missable collectibles requiring full playthrough
- Short game length
- Minor control and ui frustrations
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Last update: 18/09/2026