The Backroom - Lost and Found
The Backroom - Lost and Found is a story rich adventure game with some horror elements. Why is there an orphaned room hidden away in the depths of a strange liminal space? Is it "the backrooms" or something else? CYOA? SCP? Weirdcore? No clipping? And what's with the cute paintings?
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July 25, 2022
4 years and 9 days ago
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Very Positive446 reviews89.2%
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8 itemsAbout the Game
The Backroom - Lost and Found tells the story of an orphaned room hidden away in the depths of a strange liminal space. As you embark on this adventure, you will encounter perplexing locations which defy the laws of physics, as well as meet some of the cute and horrifying inhabitants of this ... sector.
Can you discover the truth, bring the lost together, and find your way out?
Can you discover the truth, bring the lost together, and find your way out?
FEATURES
- Coherent story divided into two available chapters.
- 19 different endings.
- Hand crafted levels and unique gameplay mechanics.
- Secrets, strangeness, weirdcore, and Achievements.
- Playtime approximately 2 hours.
- "Horror-lite" - no jumpscares.
- Has a bit trypophobic content.
- No clipping.
