The Backrooms Deluxe 2
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About The Backrooms Deluxe 2
The Backrooms Deluxe 2 is a PC-only adventure game set in a procedurally generated maze of shifting corridors and hostile entities. Lory Games developed it as a follow-up to their 2023 indie hit, releasing it on December 24, 2025. Blending exploration with survival elements, it tasks players with navigating increasingly bizarre levels while avoiding or evading entities that pursue them. The game supports single-player and co-op multiplayer, letting teams split resources or work together to solve environmental puzzles. Its core appeal lies in the randomized layouts and tense chase sequences, though the simulator label feels more marketing-friendly than mechanical. Think of it as a roguelike with a focus on claustrophobic atmosphere over combat.
Gameplay
Each session starts in a dimly lit hallway that shifts every few minutes, forcing you to memorize paths while entities like shadowy figures or faceless pursuers close in. Movement is slow and deliberate, with sprinting triggering fatigue and noise that draws attention. You collect items to craft temporary tools, flashlights, smoke bombs, but resources are scarce. Puzzles often involve aligning symbols or manipulating gravity-defying geometry to unlock new areas. Multiplayer adds complexity; one player might hold off an entity while another solves a puzzle. Controls are basic, WASD and mouse, but the real challenge is managing stress as the environment itself feels alive. Sessions rarely last longer than 20 minutes before a fatal encounter resets progress.
What Players Think
PlayPile community ratings average 7.2/10, with 48% of players completing the game. Average playtime clocks in at 8 hours, though 65% of reviews cite frustration with repetitive level design. Community moods show 52% anxiety, 28% curiosity, and 15% irritation. One user wrote, "It’s like being stuck in a haunted IKEA." Critics highlight the game’s tense atmosphere but note it lacks meaningful progression, 73% of achievements are for surviving specific entities. Positive feedback focuses on co-op, with 41% of multiplayer players finishing further than solo attempts. However, 35% of reviews call the entity AI "predictable," and 22% complain about pay-to-win microtransactions added in 2026.
PlayPile's Take
The Backrooms Deluxe 2 works best as a short, spooky diversion but falters as a long-term experience. It’s ideal for fans of tense, minimalist survival games who enjoy co-op. At $29.99, it’s reasonably priced for its 8-hour runtime, though the 65% frustration rate suggests it’s not for everyone. Achievements add replayability, but the lack of story or mechanical depth limits its appeal. Skip if you prefer structured progression or dislike randomized backtracking. For those who crave a quick, anxiety-inducing escape into the unknown, it’s a solid but flawed choice.
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Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
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