Backrooms 97 - Retro Descent
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Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperBenfont Limited
CategoryGames
PriceFree
Released
Rating★ 4.5 (3.4k)
Version2.0.2
Age rating9+
First seen by us
22 Oct 2026
Rating
4.5 ★
3.4k ratings
Measured
Backrooms 97 - Retro Descent on the App Store
App details
App ID
6452627183
Publisher
Benfont Limited
On the store since
Aug 2023
3 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 15.0+
iPhone 6s and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase
Content rating
9+
2 content notes below
Languages
8
EN FR DE JA PT RU ES UK
Size
239 MB
Also listed in
Action, Adventure
Content notesInfrequent/Mild Horror/Fear ThemesInfrequent/Mild Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
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Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
4.5 ★
3.4k ratings
Measured
Ratings
3.4k
Measured
About Backrooms 97 - Retro Descent
Dive into the Darkness with "Backrooms 97 - Retro Descent"
Step into the eerie, surreal world of Backrooms 97 - Retro Descent, a pulse-pounding FPS horror game that plunges you into nightmarish liminal spaces beyond reality. Prepare to test your sanity and courage as you navigate a twisted realm where escape feels impossible, and terror lurks in every corner.
Explore Terrifying Levels:
- Level 00: A maze of forgotten, desolate corridors.
- Poolrooms (Level 37): An unsettling aquatic domain.
- Liminal Hotel: A haunting space of endless halls and eerie silence.
- City Level: A ghostly, desolate urban landscape.
Level 00 – The Core of the Horror
Legend tells of Level 00, an unsettling fusion of forgotten spaces, abandoned buildings, and infinite corridors caught between realities. Once you’re drawn into its claustrophobic grasp, the flickering lights and shadowy echoes will leave you feeling watched. Escape seems futile, but the bravest will step into this otherworldly maze of dread.
Beware the Nexbots:
This forsaken world isn’t empty. Nexbots, malevolent entities, wander the twisting halls. Once caretakers of this space, these grotesque beings have been consumed by madness and now exist only to torment intruders. Avoid their relentless pursuit as they hunt you with malicious intent.
Survival is the Only Option:
Armed with limited resources and your wits, you'll need to navigate the maze-like corridors, staying one step ahead of the Nexbots. The tension builds with every step as the relentless pursuit of these monstrosities pushes your courage and survival instincts to the edge. Only those who can outsmart their enemies will survive this nightmarish ordeal.
Fear in Every Corner:
Each level in Backrooms 97 - Retro Descent is a new chapter of terror. With dynamically generated environments, no two runs are the same. From decaying offices and desolate hospitals to haunting schools and forgotten industrial complexes, these liminal spaces offer no respite. Every corner hides sinister surprises, keeping you on edge from start to finish.
Desperate Choices, Chilling Consequences:
The deeper you descend, the darker the secrets you uncover. Along your journey, you’ll encounter other lost souls—some might offer help, while others have been driven to madness by their surroundings. Every choice you make could mean life or death, as your actions directly affect the outcome of your terrifying journey.
Unravel the Mystery:
What drives this malevolent force? As you delve further into the backrooms, you’ll begin to piece together its dark history. The answers lie at the core of this nightmare, but will you be brave enough to uncover them?
Immerse Yourself in Unmatched Horror:
With stunning graphics and spine-chilling sound design, the game will pull you into an immersive horror experience like no other. Realistic environmental effects and haunting music will intensify the feeling of being trapped in a living nightmare. Every visual and sound detail has been
Step into the eerie, surreal world of Backrooms 97 - Retro Descent, a pulse-pounding FPS horror game that plunges you into nightmarish liminal spaces beyond reality. Prepare to test your sanity and courage as you navigate a twisted realm where escape feels impossible, and terror lurks in every corner.
Explore Terrifying Levels:
- Level 00: A maze of forgotten, desolate corridors.
- Poolrooms (Level 37): An unsettling aquatic domain.
- Liminal Hotel: A haunting space of endless halls and eerie silence.
- City Level: A ghostly, desolate urban landscape.
Level 00 – The Core of the Horror
Legend tells of Level 00, an unsettling fusion of forgotten spaces, abandoned buildings, and infinite corridors caught between realities. Once you’re drawn into its claustrophobic grasp, the flickering lights and shadowy echoes will leave you feeling watched. Escape seems futile, but the bravest will step into this otherworldly maze of dread.
Beware the Nexbots:
This forsaken world isn’t empty. Nexbots, malevolent entities, wander the twisting halls. Once caretakers of this space, these grotesque beings have been consumed by madness and now exist only to torment intruders. Avoid their relentless pursuit as they hunt you with malicious intent.
Survival is the Only Option:
Armed with limited resources and your wits, you'll need to navigate the maze-like corridors, staying one step ahead of the Nexbots. The tension builds with every step as the relentless pursuit of these monstrosities pushes your courage and survival instincts to the edge. Only those who can outsmart their enemies will survive this nightmarish ordeal.
Fear in Every Corner:
Each level in Backrooms 97 - Retro Descent is a new chapter of terror. With dynamically generated environments, no two runs are the same. From decaying offices and desolate hospitals to haunting schools and forgotten industrial complexes, these liminal spaces offer no respite. Every corner hides sinister surprises, keeping you on edge from start to finish.
Desperate Choices, Chilling Consequences:
The deeper you descend, the darker the secrets you uncover. Along your journey, you’ll encounter other lost souls—some might offer help, while others have been driven to madness by their surroundings. Every choice you make could mean life or death, as your actions directly affect the outcome of your terrifying journey.
Unravel the Mystery:
What drives this malevolent force? As you delve further into the backrooms, you’ll begin to piece together its dark history. The answers lie at the core of this nightmare, but will you be brave enough to uncover them?
Immerse Yourself in Unmatched Horror:
With stunning graphics and spine-chilling sound design, the game will pull you into an immersive horror experience like no other. Realistic environmental effects and haunting music will intensify the feeling of being trapped in a living nightmare. Every visual and sound detail has been
Latest updates
2.0.2
Thanks for playing Backrooms 97.
This version contains:
- Performance improvements
- Build size reduced
- Minor bug fixes
Enjoy!