A viral horror game has shadow‑dropped on Xbox Game Pass, shaking up the week’s lineup

Dark Backrooms hallway with flickering ceiling lights, empty office-like rooms, and a figure lying on the floor in the distance.

For those unaware, Escape the Backrooms is based on the hugely viral “Backrooms” creepypasta, centered around a seemingly never-ending maze of empty rooms and unsettling spaces. Over the years, the concept evolved into a full internet horror phenomenon, which eventually inspired the Escape the Backrooms game itself.

The game is a four-player co-op horror experience with proximity chat and a strong focus on psychological horror. Players need to work together to navigate creepy environments, solve puzzles, and avoid the various monsters throughout the Backrooms.