Backburner

POOLS

Walking simulator. Explore, admire and listen. Uncanny. Relaxing. Unnerving. Eerie. Immersive. No monsters chasing you or jumping at your screen, but can feel oppressive at times by invoking fears of getting lost, the dark, tight spaces and liminal space architecture. Inspired by backrooms.

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Enrichment

  • Main story: 2.09 hours
  • Main + extras: 2.72 hours
  • Completionist: 3.89 hours
  • Steam Deck fit: great
  • ProtonDB: gold (18 reports)
  • Store price: $6.85
  • Release: Apr 26, 2024
  • Modes: Single player
  • Perspective: First person, Virtual Reality
Adventure Horror Mystery

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