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  • PS5 Version
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Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
  • Offline play enabled
  • 1 player
  • PS5 Version
    PS5 game streaming supported only with Premium subscription

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The Backrooms 1998

PS5

    The Backrooms 1998

    PS4

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      Average rating 3.81 stars out of five stars from 57 ratings
      57 ratings

      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 to unravel the story - however you are not alone.
      Don't scream.

      TRIGGER WARNING:
      This game may be disturbing to some audiences as this game contains real disturbing footage, sounds, fear nature, jump scares, gore, extreme violence, murders and intense horror that may not be for the faint of heart. Play this game at your own risk.

      CAN YOU ESCAPE THE BACKROOMS?

      Features:
      - DELVE INTO THE BACKROOMS - try to find your way in an unwelcoming maze of the backrooms
      - STAMINA SYSTEM - don’t lose your breath and keep an eye on your stamina levels. Avoid getting too tired, unless you want the creature to get to you.
      - LEAVE A TRACE - use your spray gun to mark your path, helping you navigate the backrooms and keep track of the rooms you’ve already explored.
      - STOCK UP ON GOODS - use the tools scattered around to help you escape this nightmare.
      - LIMITED CHANCES - save yourself by saving your progress in the special ‘safe rooms’. This is your only chance to not be trapped here for eternity.

      Platform:
      PS5
      Release:
      2/20/2025
      Publisher:
      Feardemic
      Genres:
      Horror
      Voice:
      English
      Screen Languages:
      English
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