CThe Backrooms (Various Adaptations)
Based on a popular internet creepypasta, these games involve navigating an endless, unsettling labyrinth of empty office rooms and hallways while avoiding mysterious entities.
Parent verdict
Is The Backrooms (Various Adaptations) good for kids?
Yes — a fine pick for most kids
Rated Ages 12+. Best for resilience, Navigational Skills.
Reviewed by Hess Polanco, parent tester & co-founder · Updated May 27, 2026
The busy-parent summary
Time required
20-40 minutes
Safety level
Moderate
Best for
Resilience, Navigational Skills
Ages
Ages 12+
Great for your child
It taps into their curiosity about internet culture and mystery while building observational skills.
Great for you
It offers a unique opportunity to discuss 'scary' internet content in a supportive, shared environment.
Parent notes
Check ESRB or user ratings on specific clones, as some indie versions may have more graphic content than others. Disable public chat features if playing on platforms like Roblox to avoid interaction with strangers.
The Connection Grade™ breakdown
Four things we grade, each one judged on what this game actually does. Open any row to see why.
Teaming up creates an instant buddy system where one player scouts while the other watches the rear, though the constant sensory dread and sudden entity chases can prompt a kid to freeze up or silence communication entirely.
Skills this builds
- Assigning roles like navigator and rear lookout while traversing identical yellow corridors
- Comparing mental maps or shared landmarks to figure out which direction is safe
- Debriefing together after a sudden entity encounter forces a panicked sprint
Try this together
When the fluorescent lights suddenly cut out or flicker in a hallway, agree on whether to hold position against the wall or make a run for the nearest corner.
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