Escape the Backrooms · Guide Hub
Escape the Backrooms is a 1–4 player co-op horror game by Fancy Games and Blackbird Interactive, published by Secret Mode. Traverse 30+ Backrooms levels, avoid entities, and escape — if you can.
TL;DR · PC ($9.99 Steam) · PS5/Xbox ($12.99) · Xbox Game Pass · Full cross-play since May 28, 2026 · Up to 4 players online · No split-screen.
Quick Facts (Steam + Official Sources)
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Players | 1–4 online co-op (solo supported) |
| Levels | 30+ unique levels (v1.0 added 50+ environments) |
| Steam rating | Very Positive — 88% (45,263 reviews) |
| Console launch | May 28, 2026 (PS5 + Xbox Series X|S) |
| Cross-play | PC + PS5 + Xbox via lobby codes (Epic Online Services) |
| Voice chat | Proximity voice — entities can hear you |
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Level Walkthroughs
- All Levels Index — every level with links
- Level 0: The Lobby — first level, Bacteria, ladder + key
- Level 1: The Habitable Zone — Skin-Stealers, Smilers, 5-part structure
- Level Fun Walkthrough — Partygoers, table hiding, exit to Level 37
Multiplayer & Platforms
- Crossplay Guide — PC, PS5, Xbox together
- Multiplayer & Co-op — lobby codes, team tactics
- PS5 Guide — price, PS Plus, DualSense
- Xbox Game Pass — free with subscription tiers
Reference
- Entities Guide — every entity and how to survive
- Tips & Tricks — sanity, voice, common mistakes
- How Many Levels? — FAQ on level count
- Backrooms Movie Explained — film vs game (same IP, different story)
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Official Community
Independent fan guide · Not affiliated with Fancy Games or Secret Mode · Last verified August 2026 against game build v1.3.2