The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game
Developed by Steelkrill Studio · Published by Steelkrill Studio
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, indie game by Steelkrill Studio, published by Steelkrill Studio — single-player, multi-player, co-op.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — 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 The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 64-Bit or later
- Processor: Intel Core i5 2500K or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 2 GB or AMD equivalent
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 64-Bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7 4790K or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD equivalent
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Supported languages (1)
The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game 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 The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game?
Steam classifies The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game as a Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation game, developed by Steelkrill Studio. 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.
How much does The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game at $9.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 20, 2025.
What platforms is The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game on?
The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game 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 The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op.
How much does The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game cost?
Steam lists it at $9.99.
Who made The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game?
The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game is developed by Steelkrill Studio and published by Steelkrill Studio.
Where to get The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game
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