Steelkrill Studio has expanded the distribution of The Backrooms 1998, their psychological horror tale based on the internet urban legend. The game has been out for a while, with its initial release occurring on Steam on May 25, 2022. Reviews remain positive, and the developer is ready to share it with another hosting service in the name of GOG. Indeed, The Backrooms 1998 is now available to purchase through GOG. But if you haven’t fallen into the pit of the backrooms, we invite you into The Backrooms 1998.
The Backrooms 1998: Whatever You Do, Don’t Scream
The title in question (fully titled The Backrooms 1998 – Found Footage Survival Horror Game) transports players back to pre-Y2K. It takes place in the aforementioned backrooms, an endless labyrinth of puzzles and terror infused into one experience. Armed with a camera and some survival supplies, you’ll freely explore the backrooms as you attempt ultimate escape. While it may seem as if you’re alone, you’re not. Something roams in the backrooms with you.
Players will need to search for items and clues in The Backrooms 1998. As an objective-collection game, the clues that you collect will help piece together the whole picture of what’s going on down here. But you must be mindful, though. The game incorporates your microphone, detecting any terror from your voice to trigger more horrifying layers of gameplay. A nice showcase of the gameplay comes in the form of The Backrooms 1998 Gameplay Trailer for 2022.
In addition to the attached footage above, there are several screenshots on both Steam and GOG that provide extra views to check out. It’s all in the found footage style that we come to expect, so you might want to anticipate some old-school quality horror to be on display.
The Backrooms 1998 is now available on Steam and GOG for $9.99. Steam is offering a 15% discount (approx. $8.49); GOG has one for $10 (approx. $8.99). Be sure to grab your copy before the deals disappear!
What did you think of the provided trailer for The Backrooms 1998? Are you a fan of the horror phenomenon? Let us know in the comments!
