The Backrooms: Liminalphobia
Released 30 October 2026 · PC · Action, Adventure, Indie
Liminalphobia is a 1-4 player online co-op horror game set in The Backrooms. A man named James is lost, leaving behind notes as the only guide to finding him. Explore the liminal levels, manage your resources, solve puzzles and avoid the entities throughout the levels.
Story
AIC , the Anomalous Investigations Corps , formed after the discovery of The Backrooms, bringing together the greatest minds and highly trained operatives, managing a sophisticated research mission throughout The Backrooms. As one of AIC's top researchers, you have been assigned an Cosmic Level mission after a man named James has phased into The Backrooms, leading to its discovery of existence. With your limited knowledge of the space and its nature, your objective is to gather information, avoid entities and locate James. However, upon entering The Backrooms, you are met with an unsettling scene. The research site appears ransacked, with files scattered around and equipment abandoned, suggesting an emergency evacuation. There is no sign or any indication of your fellow researchers who you were tasked to enter The Backrooms with. Then, something catches your eye... a note , placed in an odd spot. Left by James, serves as a guide, pleading for you to find him. Stranded far from home in a place that is unknown, you must rely on the scattered notes throughout the levels left by James. He is your only guide, your only hope for navigation. At the same time, you are his only...
Gameplay
AIC , the Anomalous Investigations Corps , formed after the discovery of The Backrooms, bringing together the greatest minds and highly trained operatives, managing a sophisticated research mission throughout The Backrooms. As one of AIC's top researchers, you have been assigned an Cosmic Level mission after a man named James has phased into The Backrooms, leading to its discovery of existence. With your limited knowledge of the space and its nature, your objective is to gather information, avoid entities and locate James. However, upon entering The Backrooms, you are met with an unsettling scene. The research site appears ransacked, with files scattered around and equipment abandoned, suggesting an emergency evacuation. There is no sign or any indication of your fellow researchers who you were tasked to enter The Backrooms with. Then, something catches your eye... a note , placed in an odd spot. Left by James, serves as a guide, pleading for you to find him. Stranded far from home in a place that is unknown, you must rely on the scattered notes throughout the levels left by James. He is your only guide, your only hope for navigation. At the same time, you are his only chance for escape. You're not entirely alone in this mission. Other researchers, tasked with the same mission, entered The Backrooms with you. Yet, like you, they find themselves abandoned, with no sign...
Features
- Single-player
- Multi-player
- Co-op
- Online Co-op
- Steam Achievements
- Camera Comfort
- Custom Volume Controls
- Playable without Timed Input
Release details
The Backrooms: Liminalphobia is a Action, Adventure and Indie game by Atomicast Studios. The Backrooms: Liminalphobia came out on Friday, 30 October 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 30 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When did The Backrooms: Liminalphobia come out?
The Backrooms: Liminalphobia came out on 30 October 2026.
Which platforms is The Backrooms: Liminalphobia on?
The Backrooms: Liminalphobia is on PC.
Who makes The Backrooms: Liminalphobia?
The Backrooms: Liminalphobia is developed by Atomicast Studios.
What kind of game is The Backrooms: Liminalphobia?
The Backrooms: Liminalphobia is a game of these genres: Action, Adventure and Indie.