Backrooms: Lost Tape

Horror· Survival Horror· Psychological Horror· Dark

Released Dec 2022

You work in the cinema as an usher and accidentally fell into the Backrooms, now being trapped, needing to unravel the mysteries of the yellow rooms in order to get out of this place, but be careful, there are entities that will be in your way.

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Steam Updated 11 Oct 2026 $15.99

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Evaluation

Backrooms: Lost Tape launched on December 23, 2022 with its first story chapter, The Tape of Josh. A second chapter, The Tape of Nikolas, was released on August 8, 2024 as a free update. The store page explicitly states that all future story chapters ("Tapes") will be released as paid DLC, signaling that the game's story is intentionally episodic and not yet complete. As recently as June 3, 2026, the developer posted a major technical overhaul update — a full rewrite of the game's codebase and an upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.6 — and noted that a content update was ready to ship alongside it but had to be pushed back slightly, confirming that new story content is actively in development. A follow-up patch on June 9, 2026 added additional graphics features. The developer also mentioned laying the groundwork for console versions, indicating the studio is actively investing in the game's future. The developer is clearly still engaged with the game and working toward additional content releases.

Evidence

Developer rewrote the entire game codebase and upgraded to Unreal Engine 5.6, citing this as a foundation for building new chapters and getting the game running on consoles. Noted that a content update was ready but pushed back to release 'a little later.'

news post · Jun 3, 2026 source content planned

high

Chapter II — The Tape of Nikolas — released as a free major update, expanding the story and adding new levels, visual improvements, and features.

news post · Aug 8, 2024 source content shipped

high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Released

The Backrooms: Lost Tape (Soundtrack)

Aug 2024

Media

Details

Developer

Cortez Productions

Publisher

Cortez Productions

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

Horror Survival Horror Psychological Horror Dark Exploration Atmospheric Lore-Rich Mystery Investigation Thriller Surreal First-Person Sci-fi Realistic Time Management

About this game

SUMMARY

Embark on a journey through the mysterious and unsettling world of the Backrooms in this immersive walking simulator. Delve into a series of Liminal Spaces and Backrooms Levels, each separated by Tapes (Chapters) that reveal new mysteries and challenges.

TAPES AVAILABLE NOW:

📼 The Tape of Josh - You play as an unsuspecting cinema usher who falls into the Backrooms and must unravel the secrets of the strange yellow rooms to escape. But beware, as you explore, you'll encounter malevolent entities that stand in your way.

📼 The Tape of Nikolas - Embark on an intense mission to find Josh, who has mysteriously vanished in the Backrooms. This new chapter introduces unique challenges and unveils more of the haunting story. Get ready to dive deeper into the eerie world of the Backrooms and uncover the secrets that lie within.

Important: Next Tapes will be released as DLC

FEATURES:

Multiple Levels
Liminal Spaces
Entities
Puzzles
Intriguing Story
A lot of Mysteries
Photorealistic Next-Gen Graphics
Fully Immersive Gameplay (No HUD)

TAPES (CHAPTERS):

Get ready for a contemplative experience like no other! This game will feature multiple tapes, each with its own tantalizing story and unique characters that will have you on the edge of your seat. Immerse yourself in uncharted territories, unraveling mysteries and facing spine-chilling entities that will keep you guessing at every turn. With each new tape comes a world of possibilities to explore and secrets to uncover. Are you ready to explore the most faithful representation of backrooms?