

Game Info
Publisher
- Top Hat Studios
Developer
- Numor Games
Platform
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
Genres
- Role-playing (RPG)
- Strategy
- Adventure
- Indie
Release Date
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- 3/31/2026(Worldwide )
The Backworld
Summary
Experience a non-linear turn-based horror RPG. Navigate through eerie corridors and surreal dimensions, while battling and evading terrifying monsters. Grow stronger by exploring every corner, not grinding battles. Forge your own path to find new colorful worlds, and decide the fate of the universe.
Plot
Step into The Backrooms with a group of superpowered teens. Battle, evade, or talk your way through conflicts in a unique blend of turn-based RPG, action, and horror mechanics. Explore a surreal world where dreams and nightmares intertwine. Face your fears and uncover the truth.
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