Escape the Backrooms
by Blackbird Interactive · published by Secret Mode
Released October 23, 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
About Escape the Backrooms
Explore the seemingly infinite expanse of eerily familiar levels in the backrooms based on the popular creepypasta lore. Each level features different ways to escape with danger along the way.
Traverse through eerie backrooms levels while avoiding entities and other danger to try and escape.
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Reviews & players
PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Quad-core Intel or AMD 2.5 GHz or superior |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Any DirectX 11 or 12 compatible card |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 25 GB available space |
Recommended
| OS | Windows 11 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 25 GB available space |
Escape the Backrooms FAQ
When did Escape the Backrooms come out?
Escape the Backrooms was released on October 23, 2025 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Is Escape the Backrooms on PlayStation 5?
Yes. Escape the Backrooms launched on PlayStation 5 on May 28, 2026.
Is Escape the Backrooms on Xbox Series X|S?
Yes. Escape the Backrooms launched on Xbox Series X|S on May 28, 2026.
Is Escape the Backrooms on Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes. Escape the Backrooms launched on Nintendo Switch 2 on July 7, 2026.
Who is making Escape the Backrooms?
Escape the Backrooms is developed by Blackbird Interactive and Fancy Games and published by Secret Mode.
Is Escape the Backrooms multiplayer?
Yes. Escape the Backrooms supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.
How much does Escape the Backrooms cost?
Escape the Backrooms costs $9.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Escape the Backrooms good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 90% of 167,759 reviews are positive.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Escape the Backrooms?
The minimum GPU is Any DirectX 11 or 12 compatible card. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Escape the Backrooms system requirements page.
