Game Description
"Shifting To The Backrooms" is a mix of psychological horror and drama game where the protagonist, Will, grappling with family tragedies, discovers the method of "shifting" enabling him to enter dream liminal worlds and escape from his grim reality. However, the dream turns into a nightmare from which Will cannot wake up.
The game will feature:
More than 15 liminal spaces
Unique and abstract levels never seen before in Backrooms games
Non-Euclidean spaces, time manipulation, and abstract puzzles
An intriguing story about shifting and parallel universes
About the Game
Unlike most Backrooms co-op adventures, our game focuses on a single-player story campaign.
We understand multiplayer is fun (and we plan to add co-op mode post-launch), but we aim to deliver something fresh:
A deep plot with unexpected twists and complex characters.
No clichéd "yellow corridors" — we’ve reimagined liminal spaces. Their potential is limitless.
Story
The core of the game is Will’s personal journey, not the "spaces." Liminality and Backrooms are just the stage.
Will, a 15-year-old, battles family turmoil tied to his father, mother, sister, and stepfather (all revealed in-game). He seeks peace by "shifting" to safe levels, but dreams morph into an inescapable nightmare. Your task: guide Will to wakefulness. Through dreams, you’ll uncover ways to alter reality and secrets that reshape his family’s fate.
Themes explored:
Shifting, astral projections, transcendental travel
Oneirokinesis (Can thought influence reality through dreams?)
Fear of being trapped in the astral plane, a dream, or an alternate reality
The thin line between sleep and reality
Gameplay
A blend of walking simulator exploration and mind-bending puzzles:
Time manipulation and dilation in select levels
Navigating non-Euclidean spaces
Abstract challenges that defy logic
Coming Soon
Trailers and more details on the way! As our first indie project, your support means everything. Wishlist now and stay tuned ❤️
See you in the liminals!
