The developer that is currently working on The Voidness, Steelkrill Studio also worked on The Backrooms 1998 which was released last year. It is a horror survival game that takes place in the popular backrooms. The game have been out on steam already for some time, however it just got released on now on GOG.com. For everyone reading that does not know what The Backrooms 1998 is, then you are in for a treat.
It is said to be one of the scariest horror game released last years with big youtubers such as JacksepticEye, 8-BitRyan and Berleezy giving it praise.
Europe, Malta - The Backrooms: 1998 is a is a first-person found footage psychological survival horror game where it tells the story of a young teen after accidentally falling into the depths of The Backrooms in 1998. Roam freely, mark, explore and try unravel the story - however you are not alone. Don't scream or it will hear you. Mind your footsteps, if you step on glass it will hear you. If you knock over objects, it might hear you. Everything comes at a consequences.
Search for supplies, tools and items to help in your escape. Such tools as a spray gun which can help you to mark your path so you don't get lost in The Backrooms. Things you may see in the shadows, are sometimes not shadows. Something or someone may be lurking in there with you. Use your stamina only when needed, and tread carefully. Hiding in crawl spaces, under tables or inside lockers if you see something unusual can be a good idea.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wA1VLDJMQI&t=25s&ab_channel=SteelkrillStudio
Key Features:
- Microphone Input: The enemy can hear your breathing, voice and screams through your microphone. Don't scream.
- An immersive found-footage experience with a thrilling story and a claustrophobic environment set in The Backrooms in 1998.
- Survival elements with full inventory system, objectives, clue-findings and tools to help you survive longer, or escape.
- Find, uncover and unravel the terrifying backstory of The Backrooms with ever-changing rooms, hallways, areas that all seem too familiar.
- Flashlight, Tools & Supplies: Find tools and supplies to guide you in The Backrooms such as flashlight that also requires batteries, spray gun to help you mark your paths so you know you been there before, and others.
- Stamina System: You won't be able to outrun it. It will catch you as it never gets tired.
- Mark-Your-Paths: Tools that can be used for path-marking such as a spray gun to help you to mark your path so you don't get lost.
- "Escape-Room" Objectives: Roam freely, mark locations and find clues, complete objectives and try to escape The Backrooms, if you can.
- Inventory Management: Find supplies and tools to help you survive longer in The Backrooms. Such tools will be vital for your survival.
- Doors, crawl spaces and more: Roam around hallways, passages, crawl spaces and rooms. Be sure to close the doors behind you, or it can notice.
- Hiding System: Hide from the enemies in lockers, crawl spaces and under tables to get past your enemies or hide from them.
- Changing Environment: The environment may change with your sanity in The Backrooms. That's why it's vital to mark your path.
- Gut Wrecking Moments: Walking on broken glass can make noises that the enemy may hear, same as moving crates or knocking over objects. all these things can give away your position. Try to evade them or use them as your advantages.
- Hardcore-Gameplay: This will be an objective-finding type game, where you have to complete a set of objectives in the backrooms and find clues. You are only allowed to save limited number of times only when you are in the 'safe room'.
For more information, visit Steelkrill’s official website at https://steelkrill.com.
Links:
- Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1985930/The_Backrooms_1998__Found_Footage_Backroom_Survival_Horror_Game/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Steelkrill
- Facebook: https://bit.ly/3mi9w5g
- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/d8WUuuRCJK
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steelkrill/
About Steelkrill
Steelkrill is an independent solo developer from Malta, which is the sole creator of The Backrooms 1998 which came out on PC and Trenches on which came out both on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch. Steelkrill is also working on The Voidness which is set to be released soon in April.
Additional Info:
- Developer: Steelkrill Studio
- Platform: PC - Steam / GOG