The Backrooms Regret is a Action, Adventure, Horror game from Noirware with a 53% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by dark, tense, psychological horror, puzzle.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- Noirware
- Release year
- 2024
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $1.99
- Review signal
- 53% positive
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System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64 bits)
Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 / Intel Core i5-7400
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GTX 1050 Ti / Radeon RX 560 (4GB VRAM)
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 10 GB available space
Additional Notes: It's recommended to play at 1080p with low settings and some options disabled for stable performance. - Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64 bits)
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 4800H / Intel Core i7-10750H
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: GTX 1660 Super / Radeon RX 6600 (6GB VRAM)
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 10 GB available space
Additional Notes: For 1440p or 4K, an RTX 3060 (Laptop or Desktop) or higher is recommended.
From Steam reviews
Review notes
The Backrooms Regret is worth a closer look if you want liminal, strong atmosphere, and exploration.
Best for players who want liminal, strong atmosphere, and exploration.
liminal
SettingThe mood sits in uncanny, empty, or dreamlike spaces.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
Steam review snapshots
one of the better free backrooms games.Creepy atmosphere and unsettling exploration.Creepy atmosphere and unsettling exploration.Why it fits
Check it if you want action, adventure filtered by dark, tense, psychological horror.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.