Budget Backrooms

DavidJoacaRo · Lory Games

Released: Oct 13, 2023
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03 Apr 2026Developer post
One version closer (0.0.17 α) | 4th of April 2026
New Release! What's New? ⚙ Game Changes Added German localization. (Brought to you by @amanracho) Extended some sounds when hovering over the Dictionaries because of atmospheric purposes. FOV no longer increases when sprinting. You also no longer need to stand still in order to r
New Release! What's New?
⚙ Game Changes
Added German localization. (Brought to you by @amanracho)
Extended some sounds when hovering over the Dictionaries because of atmospheric purposes.
FOV no longer increases when sprinting.
You also no longer need to stand still in order to regenerate Stamina.
🎨 UI / Graphical Changes
Fixed the game's UI in some instances to facilitate longer localization texts (in this case German).
Fixed the outdated links when expanding the social bar in the Main Menu.
Fixed a bug where the crosshair hint would not show localized text.
Added a fade effect when exiting the settings selection screen.
Improved visibility of the cursor and the interaction hint.
🗺️ Level Changes
Level 1
Changed the spawn behavior of the Fog. You may now go in the dark areas. :)
Level 3
Brought back the old look by using the previous textures for the walls and floor.
Level 4
Small lighting tweaks as always.
Added an extra Pessi Min vending machine.
Level 5
Small layout changes in the reception area.
Phone in the reception area should now ring properly.
Improved the randomization process of the carpet, keycard and keycard readers. Softlock should be less likely to occur now.
Contact me on the Discord server or Steam Discussions if the Level 5 softlock bug still occurs.
The keycard now has a reworked texture to make it more visible.
Changed the keycard and keycard reader's symbols because apparently the Contactless Icon (EMVCo) is copyrighted and I was not bothered to contact the guys at that firm.
Added HDD sound effects in cmOS.
cmOS can now crash on you.
Level 6
Finished prototyping. Not accessible yet. Under any circumstances do not even attempt to open it with console commands.
🐞 Known Issues
Level 1 Out-of-Bounds bug.
To re-polish The Memerooms in the near future.
Replication issues (nightly-dev builds only).
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24 Nov 2025Developer post
Patch Notes | 24th of November 2025
New Update! What's new? Update and finish up the Italian Localization.
New Update! What's new?
Update and finish up the Italian Localization.
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02 Nov 2025Developer post
Patch Notes | 2nd of November 2025
New Update! What's new? Fixed a critical soft lock issue in Level 5 as the key cards, carpets and key card readers were not spawning until a secondary level restart. If it happens again, the game will restart the level by itself as a small TEMPORARY fix. Fixed another critical pr
New Update! What's new?
Fixed a critical soft lock issue in Level 5 as the key cards, carpets and key card readers were not spawning until a secondary level restart. If it happens again, the game will restart the level by itself as a small TEMPORARY fix.
Fixed another critical problem in the Level Selector as Level 4 and 5 were not showing up as unlocked in certain instances.
Small typo fix in Level 5's phone subtitles.
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26 Oct 2025Developer post
Patch Notes | 26th of October 2025
New Update! What's new? Fixed a bug in some Levels with the Interaction System showing up E to interact at long distances. Fixed a bug in Level 4 where the "reveal" end part was not working as intended.
New Update! What's new?
Fixed a bug in some Levels with the Interaction System showing up E to interact at long distances.
Fixed a bug in Level 4 where the "reveal" end part was not working as intended.
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25 Oct 2025Developer post
Patch Notes | 25th of October 2025
New Update! What's new? Finished the Romanian Localization. Fixed a bug with the Smiler not showing the Level 2 Respawn Cutscene when dying due to overlapping with the Smiler. Fixed a bug with the Level 2 Respawn screen not prompting a confirmation dialogue before returning to th
New Update! What's new?
Finished the Romanian Localization. [in parallel also waiting for Italian to be completed by the assigned translators :( ]
Fixed a bug with the Smiler not showing the Level 2 Respawn Cutscene when dying due to overlapping with the Smiler.
Fixed a bug with the Level 2 Respawn screen not prompting a confirmation dialogue before returning to the Main Menu.
Again, collision fixes for the pipes in Level 2.
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21 Oct 2025Developer post
Patch Notes | 21st of October 2025
New Update! What's new? Fixed the Achievement "Wait, there's a flashlight?" not being unlocked after completing Level 5. Partial update to Italian localization.
New Update! What's new?
Fixed the Achievement "Wait, there's a flashlight?" not being unlocked after completing Level 5.
Partial update to Italian localization.
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19 Oct 2025Developer post
Patch Notes | 19th of October 2025
New Update! What's new? Add Vulkan support. Use the -vulkan launch option to run the game under Vulkan.
New Update! What's new?
Add Vulkan support.
Use the -vulkan launch option to run the game under Vulkan.
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18 Oct 2025Developer post
The Singularity (0.0.16 α) | 18th of October 2025
New Release! What's New? Would you look at that... 🧠 Internal Changes Added (Pak) Chunking : Game files are now split into multiple (unencrypted) `.pak` files, which should improve update times. Game is now slightly bigger in size because of that :( Source code cleanup and optim
New Release! What's New?
Would you look at that...
🧠 Internal Changes
Added (Pak) Chunking: Game files are now split into multiple (unencrypted) `.pak` files, which should improve update times.
Game is now slightly bigger in size because of that :(
Source code cleanup and optimizations.
Replication improvements to further improve the upcoming Multiplayer gamemode. (Thanks Lory)
A lot of AI back-end changes that delayed the update due to numerous bugs.
⚙ Game Changes
Steam Rich Presence is now supported.
Reworked voice acting across the whole game where present.
Added a proper interaction tooltip system for all interactable objects. (Now comes with small hints!)
New random event: *Tinnitus*.
Reworked Smiler logic.
Optimized Memerooms AI (now more Nextbot-style, with improved pathfinding for *more* plausible routes to the player).
Increased Sanity drain rate. (from 0.0003/0.01s to 0.00055/0.01s >> **Now requires ~30 Minutes (previously 50 min.) to reach 0% Sanity**)
🎨 UI / Graphical Changes
The UI's proportions have been properly scaled throughout the whole game to fit all aspect ratios (except 9:16—seriously, that's just too much. Steam Deck approval might come later if I fix the controller and binding support?).
Main Menu fades are slightly faster now.
More subtitles.
Game now uses a custom cursor!!! (Just like the good ol' days)
You can now unpause the game by pressing ESC again.
🗺️ Level Changes
[[u]+] Added Level 5: The Singularity
Level Run "!": Added grace time.
Texture Improvements: Fixed texture seams and gaps throughout all levels. (caused by World Displacement material settings)
Increased Navmesh resolution for better AI pathfinding.
Added static lighting where possible to further boost FPS.
🐞 Known Issues
Level 1 Out-of-Bounds bug.
Possible performance loss in Level 5.
When walking away from an interactable object without moving the camera, the interaction tooltip does not disappear until you move the camera.
Slight artifacts / light leaks in Level 5.
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07 Mar 2025Developer post
Patch Notes | 7th of March 2025
New Update! What's new? Fixed pipe collision issues in Level 2 & 3.
New Update! What's new?

Fixed pipe collision issues in Level 2 & 3.
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21 Jan 2025Developer post
Patch Notes | 21st of January 2025
New Update! What's new? Fixed Level 1 Annex 2 not unlocking in the Level Selector.
New Update! What's new?

Fixed Level 1 Annex 2 not unlocking in the Level Selector.
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28 Dec 2024Developer post
Small Hotfix #2 | 28th of December 2024
New Update! What's new? Fixed exposure inconsistencies in Level 1 of The Memerooms.
New Update! What's new?

Fixed exposure inconsistencies in Level 1 of The Memerooms.
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24 Dec 2024Developer post
Small Hotfix | 24th of December 2024
New Update! What's new? Gamemode Selection Menu : Fixed text out of bounds when using Italian or Romanian language Disabled some dev keys that could've uhh regenerated sanity out of nowhere.
New Update! What's new?

Gamemode Selection Menu: Fixed text out of bounds when using Italian or Romanian language
Disabled some dev keys that could've uhh regenerated sanity out of nowhere.
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24 Dec 2024Developer post
Merry Christmas!!!!! (0.0.15 α) | 24th of December 2024
New Release! What's new? "But oh David, what took you so long??" Eh, good question, neither I know the answer to that. But hey, at least it's something, right? Right? RIGHT?! Looking back on the previous years I've noticed that the game, and I, kinda started to hit a creative blo
New Release! What's new?
"But oh David, what took you so long??" Eh, good question, neither I know the answer to that. But hey, at least it's something, right? Right? RIGHT?!
Looking back on the previous years I've noticed that the game, and I, kinda started to hit a creative block. Not good, it's like at the beginning the game developed so fast and more major but now... now well it's not as much as I used to work before. Maybe it has to do with the fact that life could be a bit more stressful than before, or maybe I just don't have the same motivation as before. But hey, at least I'm still working on it.
I'm afraid this game will be discarded before I hit the desired objectives for it, but we'll have to see. I'm not giving up on it, but I'm not sure if I can keep up with the pace I used to have. Hey I'm a solo dev after all, can't stick with Backrooms forever.
TL;DR: Mini dev rant, game still in development, new update, Merry Christmas!
⚙ Game Changes

Adjusted the Sanity drain rate from 0.0003 to 0.00025 per millisecond for better balance.
Increased the default Field of View (FOV) to 95° and resized the flashlight for better visibility.
The Howler now drains more of your sanity when you're near him.
You can now die due to sanity loss and you'll be sent back to Level 0.
Added 2 new achievements: "Tarp Finder" and "Wait, There's a flashlight?".
🎨 UI / Graphical Changes

Added language support: For now, only English, Romanian and Italian are supported. Some text might not be translated, such as the combo box in the Graphics Settings or Achievements. New languages will be added as patches instead of major versions. This will happen as long as contributors are found and have the will to localize (translate) the game into the specified language. These changes will appear in the changelogs anyway.
Fixed exposure inconsistencies throughout the game.
Motion Blur is now disabled by default due to user feedback indicating a dislike for motion blur.
The Sanity Meter has been relocated from the top left to the center top for better visibility.
Renamed the suffix version from Alpha to an actual (α) letter.
Removed version highlights; it will now redirect to the Steam changelog (inside the overlay). Alternatively, it will open the page in an external browser.
Deprecated the Bug Report Form, use the Discord Server, Discussions tab on Steam, or wherever I am reachable to see your bug reports.
FPS, Resolution, and HDR (if supported by the monitor) settings have been added to the Graphics Settings and can now be changed in-game.
Tip: HDR works best if used in exclusive fullscreen mode, due to how Windows 10 handles HDR, with Windows 11 you can also use HDR while windowed.
I am sorry Steam Deck OLED users, I have no idea if it works (on Linux). Please let me know if it does.
🗺 Map Changes

Level 0: Fixed FOV inconsistencies in the first-time cutscene, resulting in a smoother transition. (PS: I've fixed it accidentally, but it's a good thing, right?)
Level 0: More tarps!!
Level 1: The industrial shelves & light models have been replaced with a more lightweight version in hopes of improving performance.
Level 3: Added an almond vending machine.
Level 1 Annex 2: Fixed camera exposure inconsistencies.
Level 4: Relocated a prop (incredible change... I know).
🐞 Known Issues

Level 1 Out-Of-Bounds Bug
Have fun and Merry Christmas!
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18 Dec 2024Developer post
Patch Notes | 18th of December 2024
New Update! What's new? Fixed the "Discover the Sub-Levels" achievement not being unlocked.
New Update! What's new?

Fixed the "Discover the Sub-Levels" achievement not being unlocked.
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28 Aug 2024Developer post
Patch Notes #2 | 28th August 2024
New Update! What's new? Removed the Pessi vending machine from Level 2, and replaced the one in Level 3 with a weaker one. Fixed camera exposure inconsistencies and Powerbox UI.
New Update! What's new?

Removed the Pessi vending machine from Level 2, and replaced the one in Level 3 with a weaker one.
Fixed camera exposure inconsistencies and Powerbox UI.
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28 Aug 2024Developer post
Patch Notes | 28th of August 2024
New Update! What's new? Fixed Memerooms not unlocking hence achievement being unlocked.
New Update! What's new?

Fixed Memerooms not unlocking hence achievement being unlocked.
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27 Aug 2024Developer post
Patch Notes | 27th of August 2024
New Update! What's new? Disabled exposure compensation per Sanity % due to inconsistencies. Fixed the survey page appearing at game startup instead of Main Menu. Increased sanity drain rate from 0.0002 per ms to 0.0003. Fixed achievements and sanity not being reset when resetting
New Update! What's new?

Disabled exposure compensation per Sanity % due to inconsistencies.
Fixed the survey page appearing at game startup instead of Main Menu.
Increased sanity drain rate from 0.0002 per ms to 0.0003.
Fixed achievements and sanity not being reset when resetting from the Delete Savedata page.
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26 Aug 2024Developer post
Update, finally! (0.0.14 Alpha) | 26th of August 2024
New Release! What's new? Quite the procrastinated update I would say. ⚙ General Changes Sanity System : What's the worst that could happen? Added Pessi so you won't get thirsty in the Backrooms, ever again. Finally! It'll also regenerate a bit of sanity. Level Selector : Finally.
New Release! What's new?
Quite the procrastinated update I would say.
⚙ General Changes

Sanity System: What's the worst that could happen?
Added Pessi so you won't get thirsty in the Backrooms, ever again. Finally! It'll also regenerate a bit of sanity.
Level Selector: Finally.
A new save system, meaning that booting this game version with existent save data from an older version, will result in a Migration screen appearing upon start-up.
You can now skip the Disclaimer screen.
You can now reset save data and choose to reset achievements.
Fixed AI slowing down near player proximity, meaning that the Howler in Level 0 is more.. motivated to chase you.
Added half-baked controller support. Again.
Steam Cloud.
🗺 Map Changes

Small changes to Steam Audio across all levels.
Level 0

Added ringing phone as a physical object, finding it will result in a small reward.
Level 1

Optimizations.
Level 4

Small layout changes.
Level 'Before This Game Existed'

Replaced cassette audio with another banger of mine.
🎨 UI Changes

Added Sanity in the top-left corner.
The control hints will only show up in Level 0.
Fixed a bug in the Graphics Settings UI, not allowing the user to set the Shadow Quality to Low, as it would get reverted back to Medium.
🐞 Known Issues

Level 1 Out-Of-Bounds Bug
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19 Jan 2024Developer post
Patch Notes | 19th of January 2024
New Update! What's new? Removed Christmas Main Menu decorations. Fixed a collision bug while the player was in the Sub-Level 0 Sequence with The Fog, colliding with him would teleport the player to Level "!".
New Update! What's new?

Removed Christmas Main Menu decorations.
Fixed a collision bug while the player was in the Sub-Level 0 Sequence with The Fog, colliding with him would teleport the player to Level "!".
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23 Dec 2023Developer post
Christmas Update! (0.0.13 Alpha) | 23rd of December 2023
New Release! What's new? Well, this one was a bit rushed aye? Merry Christmas y'all!11 ⚙ General Changes Updated the 'Tip: Smilers hate light' hint due to confusion. Fixed the double-jumpscare bug and players being unable to respawn. Christmas cutscene in the Main Menu. Removed t
New Release! What's new?
Well, this one was a bit rushed aye? Merry Christmas y'all!11
⚙ General Changes

Updated the 'Tip: Smilers hate light' hint due to confusion.
Fixed the double-jumpscare bug and players being unable to respawn.
Christmas cutscene in the Main Menu.
Removed the Flashlight cookie, just experimenting.
🗺 Map Changes
Level 0

Restored Ambiental Music by C418
Level 1

The staircase area is more lit and the hitbox issue prevented players from going down the stairs.
Sub-Level "Before This Game Existed"

Re-enabled and replaced the music in the cassette player.
Level 4

Slight layout changes.
Added small lore, and hint on where to interact, hopefully players will figure it out.
🎨 UI Changes

Added a confirm exit dialogue when exiting from in-game to the main menu.
The warning icon when the flashlight is on near smilers has been replaced and moved near the Stamina Bar.
Added a more nice audio transition from the Main Menu to in-game.
Hint when running out of stamina.
🐞 Known Issues

Level 1 Out-Of-Bounds Bug
Have fun! And stay tuned, more content will be available ASAP.
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