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Games Like The Backrooms: You've Been Here Before

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You find yourself in Backrooms, and it's up to you to find a way out of this place. You are completely lost, in a world of endless corridors and liminal spaces. And no one knows what's waiting for you around the next corner.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: Development Forever
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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