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Backfirewall_

Developed by Naraven Games · Published by All in! Games, Untold Tales

AdventureCasualIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseJan 30, 2023 Price$5.99 Metacritic82/100 Steam reviews352

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$5.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic82/100
Steam reviews352
Languages9
Achievements35

Overview

An adventure, casual, indie game by Naraven Games, published by All in! Games — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “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!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 93% positive of 418
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Player-voted tags:AdventureNarrationComedyCasualFirst-PersonStory RichPuzzleExplorationFunnySingleplayerIndie3D

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Backfirewall_.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: 64-bit Windows 7/8.1/10
  • Processor: AMD FX-6100 / Intel i3-3220 or Equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon HD7750, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 or Equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 15 GB available space

Recommended

  • OS *: 64-bit Windows 7/8.1/10
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 1700 / Intel i7-6700K or Equivalent
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD RX Vega 56, NVIDIA GTX 1070/GTX 1660Ti or Equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 15 GB available space

Supported languages (9)

EnglishFrenchGermanSpanish - SpainJapanesePolishPortuguese - BrazilRussianSimplified Chinese

Backfirewall_ FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Backfirewall_?

Steam classifies Backfirewall_ as a Adventure, Casual, Indie game, developed by Naraven Games. 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!

How much does Backfirewall_ cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Backfirewall_ at $5.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Backfirewall_ single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Backfirewall_: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Backfirewall_ on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Backfirewall_ for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Backfirewall_ out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 30, 2023.

What platforms is Backfirewall_ on?

Backfirewall_ is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Backfirewall_ single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Backfirewall_ cost?

Steam lists it at $5.99.

Does Backfirewall_ have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 35 achievements for Backfirewall_.

What is Backfirewall_'s Metacritic score?

Backfirewall_ has a Metacritic score of 82/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Backfirewall_?

Backfirewall_ is developed by Naraven Games and published by All in! Games, Untold Tales.

Where to get Backfirewall_

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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