
Publisher Secret Mode and developer Fancy Games announced Escape the Backrooms has left early access and hit full release.
Their liminal spaces escape game has left early access and hit full release for PC (via Steam). Escape the Backrooms was originally released via early access back in 2022. The full release now includes over 30 levels, multiple endings, graphics improvements, and more.
The game was also confirmed for a console release on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, sometime in 2026. The console ports are being co-developed with Blackbird Interactive, who is taking over active development of the game.
Here’s a rundown on the game, plus a new trailer:
Explore the seemingly infinite expanse of eerily familiar levels in backrooms based on the popular creepypasta lore. Each level features different ways to escape with dangers along the way.
Features
- Immersive Experience – Realistic graphics, minimal user interfaces, and dreary ambience combine for an atmospheric horror experience that’s terrified millions of players on Steam.
- Co-op Multiplayer – Explore the backrooms with a team of up to 4 players. Good luck: teammates may no-clip into other areas of the map and every member of your team must reach the exit alive to escape. No wanderer left behind.
- Unique Levels – Traverse 30+ unique levels based on backrooms lore. Don’t wander far from your team, as you can easily get lost in the confusing expanse of the backrooms.
- Dangerous Entities – Check every corner for the many hostile entities lurking inside the backrooms. Each has their own mechanics. Learn quickly if you want to survive the horror.
- Proximity Voice Chat – Communicate with your teammates with proximity voice chat. Entities can also hear you, so stay quiet whenever you’re near danger.