The Backrooms is typically presented as a survival horror. Many who enter must forage for food, drink, and shelter while evading entities and attempting to stay sane in the endless, repetitive halls.
Psychological Horror: It exploits the disturbing sensation of liminality—being stuck in a realm that's not real yet appears familiar. The Backrooms explores loneliness, confusion, and the dread of empty places.
Since its conception, Backrooms has spawned short films, computer games, and fan fiction. YouTubers have produced realistic Backrooms scenes using computer-generated visuals to evoke the eerie hallways. Players must escape the maze and avoid enemies in Backrooms-themed survival horror games.
The Backrooms has become a collaborative narrative endeavor with several authors providing backstory, levels, and world building. The Backrooms Wiki "documents" levels, creatures, and survival advice, providing an immersive realm for horror enthusiasts to explore and contribute to.
