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The Backrooms Guide: Two things to set up before you load in

The Backrooms 🚪

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Creator TheInfernoBoy1

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Overview

The Backrooms is a horror exploration game where you noclip out of reality and fight your way through 32 levels to reach one of three endings. Those 32 levels split into 17 numbered main levels (Level 0 through Level 16) and 15 sub-levels without numbers. This guide covers setup, how to push through individual levels, what to watch out for, and how the save system works.

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Contents

01 Two things to set up before you load in Check 02 How the 32 levels are structured Summary 03 Live and upcoming events Events 04 Levels with known solutions Step 05 Safe levels and dangerous ones Table 06 Staying alive — entities and Almond Water Tips 07 When you get stuck Check 08 The three endings Summary 09 Glossary Words 10 Common questions FAQ

Two things to set up before you load in

Check

In short Getting your avatar settings right before you start will save you collision headaches later.

The game tracks your progress through badges — one awarded for each level you clear. Deleting a badge from your Roblox profile wipes that level's progress permanently, so leave every badge alone. Your avatar setting matters too: the game needs R15 to handle collisions correctly, and UGC characters cause problems, so swap them out before you even enter.

Avatar is set to R15 and no UGC character is equipped
You know that badges are your save file deleting one resets that level
Servers hold between one and eight players, so solo and co-op both work
You have braced for occasional bugs or lag, since the game is still in active development

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How the 32 levels are structured

Summary

In short Knowing which levels are numbered main levels and which are sub-levels helps you understand where you are in the run.

The 32 levels are not all numbered in a straight line. Seventeen of them are main levels running from Level 0 to Level 16. The other fifteen are sub-levels with names but no numbers — places like The End, Neon Paradise, and Corn Maze — and they appear between the main levels. Clearing all of them leads to one of three distinct endings.

Main levels　Level 0 through Level 16, seventeen in total
Sub-levels　fifteen levels with names but no numbers, appearing between main levels
Endings　three in total: the false ending, the true ending, and a hidden ending
Progress　each level you finish gives you a badge that records your save

03 Live and upcoming events Events

Events running now or coming soon. They have fixed dates, so check them first.

Upcoming Nov 18 – Nov 25

[ZONE 2]

Long awaited update. Zone 2 holds 6 new 'experiences' that differ from the main 16 levels. The first level 'Sublimity' …

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Levels with known solutions

Step

In short Six levels have their mechanics spelled out — knowing them in advance stops you from wandering aimlessly.

Most levels ask you to explore and observe, but a handful have specific steps. These are worth memorising before you reach them.

Level 2, The Gallery follow the arrows and notes left by wanderers who came before you; trust what you see on the walls
Level 9, The Infinite Gardens find and press all six buttons scattered around the garden to open the locked gate
Level 10, Kitty's Home the entity living there is friendly; give it the required item and it will let you leave
Level 11, Motion the exit is inside one of the houses; work through them one by one until you find it
Level Thirteen, Lights Out your flashlight will not help much here; use objects in the environment to hide from entities instead

Safe levels and dangerous ones

Table

Not every level is equally threatening. Knowing which ones are safe lets you recover, and knowing which are dangerous tells you to move fast and stay alert.

Level 0, The Lobby	no entities present, though the game still advises leaving quickly
Level 6, Vehicular Liminality	no dangerous encounters reported; treat it as a rest point
Level 3, Playrooms	Partygoers and other harmful entities roam here; keep your distance
Level 1, Waterpools	the Abyss and a shifting layout both threaten you if you stay too long
Level Thirteen, Lights Out	entities hide in the dark; avoid them rather than fighting
Level 5, Pipedreams	causes nausea, dizziness, blackouts, breathlessness, and extreme heat

Staying alive — entities and Almond Water

Tips

Entities are spread across many levels. Touching one ends your run on the spot. Almond Water is the one thing that can undo damage — it fully restores your health when you use it.

Tips worth knowing

Almond Water fully restores your health
Any contact with an entity removes you from the Backrooms immediately
In Lights Out, hiding behind objects beats using your flashlight
In the Playrooms, keep your distance from Partygoers

When you get stuck

Check

If a level has you stumped, the solution is almost always somewhere in the space around you. Run through this list before assuming something is broken.

Check whether the level has a known mechanic six buttons, a house exit, or an item to hand over
Look for arrows and notes on the walls, especially in The Gallery
If you are in the Waterpools, move lingering causes the layout to change
In Lights Out, stop relying on your flashlight and look for objects to hide behind instead
Confirm your level badges are intact; a missing badge means your progress for that level is gone
If the game feels frozen or broken, leave the server and rejoin a fresh server clears most issues

The three endings

Summary

In short All three endings are free, and each one has its own badge to mark the achievement.

Clearing all 32 levels opens the path to one of three conclusions. Each has a distinct name and its own badge. Nothing is locked behind Robux — every ending is available to any player who reaches it.

False ending　The False Reality.
True ending　Fading Memories
Hidden ending　Truest Reality.

Glossary

Noclip: The act of slipping out of normal reality and falling into the Backrooms — it is how your journey begins.
Badge: The achievement you earn for clearing a level; it also serves as your save file, so never delete one.
R15: A Roblox avatar rig type that the game requires for collisions to work correctly — always use it here.
UGC character: A custom Roblox avatar type that causes collision problems in this game and should be avoided.
Almond Water: An item found in the Backrooms that fully restores your health when you use it.
The Abyss: A force in Level 1 that threatens wanderers who stay in the Waterpools for too long.
Entities: Hostile creatures spread across the levels that will remove you from the Backrooms on contact.
Ending: One of three story conclusions you can reach after clearing all 32 levels.
Main level: One of the seventeen numbered levels running from Level 0 to Level 16.
Sub-level: One of the fifteen unnamed levels that appear between main levels and have names but no numbers.
Partygoer: A dangerous entity found in Level 3, the Playrooms — keep your distance from it.

Common questions

FAQ

How does the game save my progress?

Every time you finish a level, the game gives you a badge on your Roblox profile. That badge is your save — if you delete it, your progress for that level disappears. Keep every badge you earn.

How many levels are there, and how are they divided?

There are 32 levels in total. Seventeen of them are numbered main levels running from Level 0 to Level 16, and the remaining fifteen are sub-levels with names but no numbers. Clearing all of them opens the path to one of three endings.

Can I play with friends?

Yes, each level's server holds between one and eight players, so you can team up with friends.

Do I need to spend Robux to finish the game?

No. All 32 levels and all three endings are completely free. There are no paid features blocking your progress.

What devices does the game run on?

The game supports PC, mobile, and console. VR is also available in an experimental state.

What do I do when the game feels broken or frozen?

Leave the server and rejoin. The game is still in active development, so bugs and lag do happen. A fresh server fixes most of these issues.

Updated Oct 24, 2026
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