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The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game

2025

Should you play it?

The Backrooms: 1998 is a first-person found footage psychological horror survival game where it tells the story of a young teen after accidentally falling into the depths of The Backrooms in 1998. Roam freely, mark, explore and try unravel the story - however you are not alone. Don't scream.

What works

  • Strong horror atmosphere and tension
  • Effective jump scares and sound design
  • Unique microphone noise mechanic
  • Engaging story with plot twist
  • Well-crafted found footage visual style

Things to keep in mind

  • Frequent and repetitive jump scares can be annoying
  • Short game length with limited content
  • Some bugs affecting saves and item pickups
  • Limited replay value and exploration variety
  • Occasional control and performance issues

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Murder House

  • Granny Remake

  • Shadow Corridor 2 雨ノ四葩

  • The Designer's Curse

  • Paper Dolls 2 纸人贰

  • Shadows 2: Perfidia

Less expressive

Games that feels like The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game but with less self-expression and customization

  • Dead Seater

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  • The Night of the Scissors

  • The Story of Henry Bishop

  • From The Darkness

  • Oakwood

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The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Last update: 03/08/2026