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About Backroom Company
Backroom Company drops players into the mysterious “Backrooms,” a space hidden behind the Noclip phenomenon. As a test subject for Axiom Corp., you must capture anomalous phenomena and transmit data while staying alive. The game blends adventure and indie sensibilities with both solo and cooperative play.
Two distinct modes shape the experience: Exploration Mode, where environments shift and getting lost is a constant threat, and Story Mode, which follows a fixed map to reveal a hidden conspiracy. Survival hinges on recording evidence, managing breath, and navigating safe zones like the locker room.
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Exploration Mode
In Exploration Mode, environments constantly change, creating a fear of getting lost. Players must adapt to new layouts while searching for strange items and recording entities.
The mode emphasizes survival through careful movement; muffling footsteps and holding breath reduce detection by the immortal, eye‑less entity that relentlessly pursues you.
- Move slowly and use breath control to avoid attracting the entity.
- Familiarize yourself with the locker room as a reliable safe haven.
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Story Mode
Story Mode follows a fixed map, allowing players to uncover the massive conspiracy Backroom Company hides. The structured layout lets you focus on narrative clues.
Progression is tied to capturing anomalous data, which serves as both a survival score and a key to escape.
- Prioritize recording entities to boost your survival score.
- Pay attention to environmental storytelling for conspiracy hints.
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Filming & Survival
Core gameplay revolves around filming strange items and unidentified entities. The captured data directly influences your survival score and escape potential.
Survival also requires managing breath and staying silent; the immortal entity detects even the faintest breath.
- Record as many anomalies as possible to increase your score.
- Stay silent and hold your breath when the entity is nearby.
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Team Play
Players can cooperate online, via LAN, or in co‑op modes. Working with teammates can aid exploration and data collection.
However, panic‑driven teammates can become a greater threat than the entities themselves; avoid intentional aggression.
- Communicate calmly to prevent panic among teammates.
- Assist teammates in reaching safe zones like the locker room.
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Platform & Controller Support
Backroom Company is available on Windows and supports full controller use, including DualShock and DualSense devices. Steam features such as achievements, cloud saves, and family sharing are integrated.
In‑app purchases are present, but they do not affect core gameplay mechanics.
- Enable Steam Cloud to keep your progress across devices.
- Try both DualShock and DualSense to find your preferred feel.
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