Escape the Backrooms
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Escape the Backrooms

Escape the Backrooms is a 1-4 player co-op horror exploration game. Traverse 30+ eerie backrooms levels while avoiding entities and other dangers. Try to escape but be warned: survival isn't guaranteed.

DEV: Fancy Games, Blackbird InteractivePUB: Secret ModeAppID 1943950
UPDATE PULSEevery ~22d·last 22d ago·12 recent on record

Is Escape the Backrooms still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

96.9
Exceptional

Elixir Rating

89.7% of 166,668 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 89.6. The developers have shipped 6 substantial updates in the past six months, adding 7.3.

reception 89.6·support +7.3·Exceptional

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

Should you look into this?

From Steam's own record

Current price

$9.99

Development

Slowing down

Last heard from developers

22 days ago

Usual rhythm

every ~11 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

6

Current silence

within normal range

Posting has slowed: the developers usually appear every 11 days, and it has now been 22. 6 substantial updates landed in the past six months, 2 of them major.

Distilled by the oracle

Our coverage

1 dispatch written from this game’s announcements

patchAug 17, 2026

Escape the Backrooms Named a Tiny Champion at Steam's Tiny Teams Festival

Escape the Backrooms has been selected to participate in Steam's Tiny Teams Festival, a week-long event spotlighting games made by small studios and solo developers. Beyond simple inclusion, the game has been designated a "Tiny Champion" — a featured distinction within the festival.

What changed

  • Escape the Backrooms is 20% off for the duration of the Tiny Teams Festival
  • The game has been awarded the "Tiny Champion" title within the festival lineup
  • The announcement notes the game now features over 30 levels
  • It is currently available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2

The post reflects on the game's origins: developer Fancy began with Unreal Engine and released the first early access build roughly four years ago. The festival runs through Steam's Tiny Teams 2026 curator page.

For players who have held off, the discount and the festival's visibility make this a reasonable moment to take stock of how far a solo-originated project has traveled — from an early access experiment to a multi-platform release with more than three dozen levels.

Two years of development

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27 announcements · 14 substantial · 11 months with nothing

Recent Transmissions

30 entries in codex

Community AnnouncementsSep 7, 2026
1.4.1 Hotfix - Bringing the fun back to Level Fun+

Hello Wanderers.  We have just released a hotfix that squashes a nasty bug the party poopers left us in Level Fun+. Now you can enter Level Fun+ as expected, without any crashes or being kicked back to the lobby.  Level 421 is now available…

Community AnnouncementsAug 27, 2026
Escape an endless pit of plastic polymer in Level 421 – OUT NOW!

Wanderers, it's time. Level 421 - Plastic Mariana is now available on all platforms. Explore an abandoned MEG base conjoined with a children's hospital. Find your way into Bruce's Discovery Center and fall through the no-clip zone into the …

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Community AnnouncementsAug 20, 2026
Escape the Backrooms August Update – New Level!

Wanderers, for the first time since 1.0's October launch, another abandoned M.E.G facility has been located, leading into a children's hospital conjoined with... Bruce’s Ball Pit?  Push through the endless polymer of Level 421 and escape in…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 6, 2026
Escape the Backrooms no-clips into the Tiny Teams Festival

Wanderers, we're excited to announce that Escape the Backrooms has been selected not only to be part of the incredible Tiny Teams Festival – a place to celebrate small studios with big ideas – but has also picked up the coveted title of a "…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 29, 2026
Escape the Backrooms x Shift at Midnight Bundle

Wanderers, would you dare hold the fort overnight at a gas station if you went through a no-clip zone?  We're proud to announce a brand-new bundle with Kwalee Gaming's new co-op detective horror, Shift at Midnight! Already own Shift At Midn…

Community AnnouncementsJul 7, 2026
Switching it Up – Escape the Backrooms no-clips onto Nintendo Switch 2 – OUT NOW

Hey Wanderers,  It’s been hard to keep this one under wraps, but we’re pleased to announce that Escape the Backrooms is now available on Nintendo Switch 2 consoles!  This version, alongside May’s release on Xbox Series X|S, PC and Xbox Game…

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Community AnnouncementsJun 15, 2026
Patch 1.3.2 Now Live on All Platforms – Patch Notes and More Info

Hey Wanderers!  Today we are releasing a new bugfix patch, ironing out some more mischief the entities have caused since the update on May 28th, which included the console launch and cross-platform matchmaking.  Thank you so much for all of…

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Community AnnouncementsJun 5, 2026
New Patch Now Live on All Platforms – Patch Notes and More Info

Hey Wanderers!  Today we are releasing our first bug fix patch for Escape the Backrooms since the May 28 PC update and launch on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. In-game, this update will appear as version 1.3.1 (3597) on all platforms. T…

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Community AnnouncementsMay 28, 2026
Console Launch and Steam Patch NOW LIVE! Full Details Here

Hey Wanderers. Surprise! Today is the day. A new host of friends have found their way no-clipping into the Backrooms, as Escape the Backrooms is now available on Xbox Series X|S – including PC and Xbox Game Pass - and PlayStation 5.  Team u…

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Community AnnouncementsMay 27, 2026
Introducing the Backrooms Banquet – A Steam Celebration

Hello Wanderers!  It's a big week for the Backrooms space, and so we’re delighted to announce that we’re hosting the Backrooms Banquet – a two-week Steam Event created by Secret Mode, with several discounts across a curated selection of the…

Community AnnouncementsMay 15, 2026
Cross-platform matchmaking: how we’re no-clipping Wanderers across platforms

Hey Wanderers!  With the launch of Escape the Backrooms on Xbox and PlayStation just around the corner (release date to come soon, honest), today we’re opening the lid on how cross-platform matchmaking between console and PC will function, …

Community AnnouncementsMay 5, 2026
An Update on the Roadmap

Hey Wanderers!  Thank you all so much for participating in some recent community shenanigans, whilst our team work on more plans for Escape the Backrooms. That includes the Backrooms Bracket over on Discord last month, crowning our winner i…

Community AnnouncementsMar 5, 2026
‘You Day’ – The Lyric Video!

Video games often live and die by their community, so when we got the chance to work with one of our amazing community members, insOmic, on bringing one of their Escape the Backrooms songs, You Day, to life with a lyric video, it was a no b…

Community AnnouncementsFeb 12, 2026
Version 1.2 Now Live: Chinese New Year Update, Plus More Fixes

Hello Wanderers!   Happy Chinese New Year! Alongside some brand-new cosmetics for your Wanderers, we are releasing a new patch. Please see the 1.2 Patch Notes below: (Please Note: We're aware of a potential issue on Level 922 that could cau…

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Community AnnouncementsFeb 6, 2026
New Free Outfits and More Fixes: Chinese New Year Update Drops February 12

Hello Wanderers!       The next free update for Escape the Backrooms drops on February 12 – the Chinese New Year update! This will include six new cosmetic costumes to choose from, alongside further improvements and fixes across the game.  …

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Community AnnouncementsJan 28, 2026
Console Launch Now Targeting Summer 2026, With Cross-Platform Matchmaking 🤝

Hey Wanderers! We wanted to provide news as soon as possible on the console launch plans for Escape the Backrooms, so let’s get straight to it. Late last year we gave an update on the console launch with an ‘early 2026’ window. After more s…

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Community AnnouncementsDec 11, 2025
Hotfix Now Live - Version 1.1 (2675)

Hey Wanderers! A hotfix for Escape the Backrooms is rolling out now, which fixes the issue reported by some players of a crash after throwing a body down a slide in the Overgrowth level.A couple of other minor bugs are squished in this hotf…

Community AnnouncementsDec 5, 2025
Winter Wanderer – Free Festive Update Out Now!

🎶 Walking in a winter wander(er)land… 🎶  Time to celebrate this wonderful time of the year in the best way possible – navigating unnerving spaces and avoiding a grizzly death by terrifying Entities. The free ‘Winter Wanderer’ update for E…

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Community AnnouncementsNov 24, 2025
VOTE FOR US PLS? 'Better With Friends' in the Steam Awards

Wanderers, ask yourself: is Escape the Backrooms really about escaping? Or is it about the friends we made along the way?(...okay it is literally about escaping but you get the point)The Steam Awards 2025 are coming and we think the 'Better…

Community AnnouncementsNov 13, 2025
Update 1.01

Hello Wanderers! The first patch for Escape the Backrooms Version 1.0 on Steam is rolling out now. This patch focuses on resolving as many community-reported topics as possible at this stage, and a few more pesky bugs identified by our team…

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Community AnnouncementsNov 6, 2025
Wanderer Plushie! Limited Numbers Available to Pre-Order

Need something soft and cuddly to hold onto as you're navigating the Backrooms? Well, we have just the thing for you... To celebrate the release of Escape the Backrooms Version 1.0 on Steam, a Wanderer plushie has been created by YouTooz! L…

Community AnnouncementsOct 24, 2025
Roadmap - First Look at Post-1.0 Plans

Hey Wanderers!With the 1.0 Steam launch of Escape the Backrooms now sent down the Overgrowth slides and onto your screens, we wanted to share a glimpse of what’s coming next.We’re pleased to give a first look at the roadmap of planned conte…

Community AnnouncementsOct 23, 2025
Escape the Backrooms Version 1.0 Now Live on Steam!

Got your almond water, Wanderer? It’s time to plot your next escape. Escape the Backrooms has officially launched into Version 1.0 on Steam, marking the end of early access and just the beginning of our full release!   Here’s a reminder of …

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Community AnnouncementsOct 16, 2025
Follow Escape the Backrooms on TikTok!

Wanderers! The official Escape the Backrooms account has dropped on TikTok and you can follow it here. There’s T minus 7 days until version 1.0 update on Steam, so we thought you could do with some entertainment. We’ll be posting the latest…

Community AnnouncementsSep 18, 2025
Version 1.0 for Escape the Backrooms Launches October 23!

Wanderers, it’s almost time… We’re super excited to announce that Version 1.0 of Escape the Backrooms will launch on October 23!Just in time for the spooky season, prepare for a major expedition, as we finally escape the liminal space known…

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Community AnnouncementsSep 9, 2025
Hotfix #23

Wanderers, we have an update for Escape the Backrooms rolling out today on Steam! To be totally clear straight away: this is not the 1.0 release of the game. Escape the Backrooms is still in Early Access, and this is officially ‘Hotfix #23’…

Community AnnouncementsAug 20, 2025
Announcement! Secret Mode Joins as a Publisher for Support with 1.0 and Beyond!

hey wanderers! Fancy (the dev) here,on the 3 year anniversary of Escape The Backrooms, i mentioned that i had some HUGE announcements to share. well... here's the first of many!!! im super excited to announce that im partnering up with Secr…

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Community AnnouncementsJan 25, 2024
Escape the Backrooms Part 4 is Out Now!

Wanderers, it’s time to return to the backrooms for a new expedition featuring 9 new levels, each bringing you to both new and familiar destinations in the backrooms. Here are some glimpses of just a few of the new levels you can explore th…

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Community AnnouncementsDec 21, 2023
Christmas Event

Wanderers, if you feel like returning to the backrooms for Christmas, we've added 8 player lobbies for a limited time during the holiday season. It's not much as we've been hard at work on the next major content update, but holidays are alw…

Community AnnouncementsOct 26, 2023
Halloween Event

Wanderers, if you feel like returning to the backrooms for Halloween, we've added a few decorations around some of the levels. It's not much as we've been hard at work on the next major content update, but here's a sneak peek: Changes: Adde…