Return the Backrooms
Developed by Skmaestro · Published by Skmaestro
At a glance
Overview
An adventure, indie game by Skmaestro, published by Skmaestro — single-player, multi-player, co-op, online co-op. It is in Early Access.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Return the Backrooms is a Co-op horror game for 1-4 players where you can have a great time with your friends. Think, Explore, Wander, find the key items and try to escape. but be careful because something is lurking in the dark...” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
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 Return the Backrooms.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | Yes |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 8.1
- Processor: Intel Pentium Gold G4620 or AMD Ryzen™ 5
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 (2 GB) or AMD Radeon HD7870 (2 GB)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
Supported languages (6)
Return the Backrooms 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 Return the Backrooms?
Steam classifies Return the Backrooms as a Adventure, Indie game, developed by Skmaestro. Return the Backrooms is a Co-op horror game for 1-4 players where you can have a great time with your friends. Think, Explore, Wander, find the key items and try to escape. but be careful because something is lurking in the dark...
How much does Return the Backrooms cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Return the Backrooms at $1.19. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Return the Backrooms single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Return the Backrooms: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Return the Backrooms on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Return the Backrooms for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Return the Backrooms out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 10, 2022.
What platforms is Return the Backrooms on?
Return the Backrooms 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 Return the Backrooms single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op.
How much does Return the Backrooms cost?
Steam lists it at $1.19.
Does Return the Backrooms have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 10 achievements for Return the Backrooms.
Who made Return the Backrooms?
Return the Backrooms is developed by Skmaestro and published by Skmaestro.
Where to get Return the Backrooms
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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