Hide in The Backroom: Nextbots in IOS

Scary backrooms in horror game

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

74/100

If you're a fan of the 'Backrooms' creepypasta or the chaotic 'Nextbot' memes, this game is a solid mobile translation of that experience. The atmosphere is appropriately eerie, with those endless monochrome yellow walls that feel claustrophobic yet infinite. Playing as a fugitive is genuinely stressful when you hear the buzzing sound of a Nextbot approaching, and the 'noclip' mechanic—allowing you to phase through walls—is a clever way to escape tight spots.

On the flip side, playing as the hunter is a fun power trip. Chasing down souls in a maze you know better than they do feels rewarding. It’s a bit rough around the edges graphically, and the ads can be frequent unless you go VIP, but for a free-to-play horror experience, it captures the meme-driven horror subgenre perfectly. The new 'Eternal Suburbia' map adds some much-needed variety to the yellow hallways.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026
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Dinsun Review

I don't know what's scarier: the concept of the Backrooms or how quickly developers can churn out these low-effort clones to capitalize on a meme. 'Hide in the Backroom' is about as deep as a puddle. The 'monsters' are literally 2D PNG images that slide across the floor toward you. It’s not scary; it’s just noisy and annoying.

The controls are mushy, the level design is just a repetitive maze of yellow walls with no logic, and the game is littered with ads. It’s a cynical piece of software designed for 10-year-olds who watch too much YouTube. As a gamer who values atmosphere and actual survival mechanics, this is an insult to the horror genre. It’s a hide-and-seek game that fails at both hiding and seeking.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Captures the basic aesthetic of the Backrooms meme
  • Simple enough for a child to play (though not recommended)
  • Terrible AI and primitive 'Nextbot' animations
  • Constant ad interruptions every time you lose or win
  • Ugly UI and low-resolution textures
  • Zero tension or actual horror beyond loud jump-scares

Technical Report

Performance: Visuals are basic but optimization is poor; expect occasional lag in larger maze sections.

Accessibility:

    Audience Fit

    Buy if: You are extremely invested in 'Nextbot' memes and have 5 minutes to kill.

    Skip if: You want a horror game with actual gameplay, atmosphere, or high production values.

    Similar Games:
    • Granny
    • Garry's Mod (Nextbot maps)
    • Backrooms Descent

    Reviewer Context

    • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old horror purist
    • Hardware: iPhone 14
    • Playtime: 1 hours
    • Status: Uninstalled after several identical rounds

    The Game

    Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

    Version 1.17.0Wed Feb 04 2026

    Minor bug fixes


    Do you like horror games, scary backrooms and mad mazes? Then experience the ultimate horror adventure with Hide in The Backroom! Trapped in a mysterious backroom, your goal is to escape before it's too late or vice versa to catch those trying to hide! The backrooms are filled with creepy surprises, to put your wit and courage on test. Get ready for a heart-pumping and suspenseful game that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

    There's an endless mono-yellow backroom and many meters of confusing empty backrooms to be trapped in. Creepy vibes are guaranteed! Fortunately, here you can not only try to escape the backrooms while the monsters are chasing you, but also hunt for lost souls yourself!

    GAME FEATURES:

    - Lots of back rooms: there is always a new one around the corner, and another behind it, and so on. How many are there? Find out!

    - Two game modes: you can play as a hunter or a fugitive. If you are a fugitive and hear something wandering around, run as fast as you can, because there's no doubt it has sniffed you out! If you are a hunter, track down the prey on the paths and attack from around the corner!

    - The atmosphere of horror: time freezes inside the backroom, as there are monochrome yellow walls, strange sounds and scary monsters all around!

    - Superpowers: swing the power and collect new skills allowing to walk through walls, run superfast and even become invisible!

    - Beat the timer: every escape has an end, every hunt has a finale. Hurry up before the time runs out!

    - Creepy monsters and anomalous nextbots!

    Hide in The Backroom – is a free mobile game in the best traditions of backroom survivals. Challenge yourself in the endless yellow maze!


    Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

    Do you like horror games, scary backrooms and mad mazes? Then experience the ultimate horror adventure with Hide in The Backroom! Trapped in a mysterious backroom, your goal is to escape before it's too late or vice versa to catch those trying to hide! The backrooms are filled with creepy surprises, to put your wit and courage on test. Get ready for a heart-pumping and suspenseful game that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

    There's an endless mono-yellow backroom and many meters of confusing empty backrooms to be trapped in. Creepy vibes are guaranteed! Fortunately, here you can not only try to escape the backrooms while the monsters are chasing you, but also hunt for lost souls yourself!

    GAME FEATURES:

    - Lots of back rooms: there is always a new one around the corner, and another behind it, and so on. How many are there? Find out!

    - Two game modes: you can play as a hunter or a fugitive. If you are a fugitive and hear something wandering around, run as fast as you can, because there's no doubt it has sniffed you out! If you are a hunter, track down the prey on the paths and attack from around the corner!

    - The atmosphere of horror: time freezes inside the backroom, as there are monochrome yellow walls, strange sounds and scary monsters all around!

    - Superpowers: swing the power and collect new skills allowing to walk through walls, run superfast and even become invisible!

    - Beat the timer: every escape has an end, every hunt has a finale. Hurry up before the time runs out!

    - Creepy monsters and anomalous nextbots!

    Hide in The Backroom – is a free mobile game in the best traditions of backroom survivals. Challenge yourself in the endless yellow maze!

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.1 out of 5 with 1893 Counts
    Age Rating 9+

    Screenshots

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    Trapped in the mysterious Backrooms, your goal is to escape the unsettling yellow mazes before the Nextbots find you. This game offers two distinct modes: play as a fugitive using superpowers like noclip and invisibility to survive, or play as the monster to hunt others. With atmospheric sound design and creepy visuals, it's a heart-pumping experience in a dimension where time freezes.

    Features

    1

    Two playable game modes: Hunter or Fugitive

    2

    Unique noclip and invisibility superpowers

    3

    Iconic 'Backrooms' aesthetic with yellow monochrome walls

    4

    Terrifying Nextbot entities chasing you

    Tips

    Promotion Videos

    Backrooms Hide and Seek | Trailer - YouTube

    Related Videos

    Gameplays

    Q&A

    Yes, the core survival experience can be played without an internet connection, though some features may require it.

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