The Backrooms With Guns — Three modes and which to pick first
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OverviewThe Backrooms With Guns drops you into the eerie, liminal halls of the Backrooms and hands you a weapon. You can fight AI enemies in Classic or Survival mode, or take on other players in PvP. This guide covers all three modes, the controls you need to know, and how to stay alive longer in each one.
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Three modes and which to pick first
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Every session begins at the mode-select screen. The three modes feel completely different, so picking the right one for your skill level matters from the start.
| Classic | PvE with infinite health and ammo, best for learning the game |
| Survival | PvE with limited health and ammo, for players who want a real challenge |
| PvP | fight other players instead of AI enemies, for players who want unpredictable opponents |
Basic controls
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The Backrooms is dark and tight, so reacting fast to what is around you depends on knowing these controls without thinking about them.
- Sprint Shift on keyboard, or push the thumbstick down on a controller
- Crouch Control, C, or Button B
- Flashlight F on keyboard, or DPad Up on a controller
- Hide Interface H
Getting started in Classic mode
TipsBecause health and ammo never run out in Classic, you can experiment freely.
- Turn on your flashlight — press F or DPad Up
- With unlimited ammo you can test different distances and angles without any cost
Performance and safety warnings
Warn
A couple of real-world issues can affect your session regardless of which mode you play.
Long-term goals from the badge list
SummaryThe game tracks kills and hands out badges at major milestones. There are also one-off badges for specific in-game events.
- Kill milestones badges at 1, 100, 1 000, 10 000, 100 000, 1 000 000, and 10 000 000 kills
- Expert badge fill every entry in the Discovery
- Boss Defeated defeat the boss
- Nuke badge detonate the nuke
- Lights Out trigger the lights-out condition
- You Ran based on the badge description: I ran so far away
Glossary
Glossary- The Backrooms
- The setting of the game — a maze of dim, liminal rooms where enemies lurk.
- Classic mode
- A PvE mode where both health and ammo are infinite.
- Survival mode
- A PvE mode where health and ammo are limited.
- PvP mode
- A mode where you fight other human players instead of AI enemies.
- Flashlight
- A tool you toggle with F or DPad Up to light up dark areas.
- Crouch
- A low stance triggered by Control, C, or Button B.
- Discovery
- An in-game log of entries; filling every one earns the Expert badge.
Common questions
FAQWhich mode should a brand-new player start with?
Start with Classic. Health and ammo are both infinite, so you can learn how enemies behave and how the guns feel without any pressure.
Can I play on a phone or tablet?
Yes, as long as your device runs Roblox. On older or lower-end hardware, set graphics to the lowest option and turn on performance mode.
How do I earn the Expert badge?
Fill every entry in the Discovery.
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