6 Games like Escape the Backrooms on PS5 that you should try

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We filtered the 22 games similar to Escape the Backrooms down to the 6 that fit the “PS5” category. Chernobylite, Core Keeper and Grounded top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Escape the Backrooms.

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GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

The best games like Escape the Backrooms on PS5

6 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Escape the Backrooms. Each one has been evaluated across 21 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1ChernobyliteClosest on combat

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 82%· 15KIGDB76· 3OC76· 104

Year 2021Dev The Farm 51 · All In! GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Escape the Backrooms, it's known for deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Escape the Backrooms: progression and setting.

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Steam GOG Epic

#2Core KeeperClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

Co-opOnlineSoloMultiplayerNarrativeCasualExplorationLoot

Steam👍 93%· 64KIGDB86· 1OC86· 21

Year 2024Dev Pugstorm · Fireshine GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are dungeon crawlers — sharing deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, vibe relaxing and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Escape the Backrooms: visuals and tone.

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Steam GOG Epic

#3GroundedClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineMeleeHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 90%· 94KIGDB78· 5OC82· 58

Year 2022Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Escape the Backrooms, it's known for deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, open world exploration and sandbox world, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Escape the Backrooms: progression.

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#4The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in MeClosest on tone

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 55%· 5.9KIGDB74· 5OC72· 107

Year 2022Dev Supermassive Games · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Escape the Backrooms: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Escape the Backrooms: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Escape the Backrooms.

Setting100Tone89Game mode82Combat67Genre50Visuals0

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

Co-opSoloOnlineMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkExploration

Steam👍 67%· 25KIGDB68· 6OC68· 168

Year 2022Dev WB Games Montréal · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Escape the Backrooms, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, open world exploration and skill tree progression, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Escape the Backrooms: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Escape the Backrooms.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#6Watch Dogs: LegionClosest on progression

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineMeleeStealthExploration

Steam👍 57%· 12KIGDB81· 13OC74· 185

Year 2020Dev Ubisoft Toronto · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Escape the Backrooms, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Escape the Backrooms: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Escape the Backrooms.

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