The Game
About DarkRooms
DarkRooms is a first-person horror maze game inspired by the liminal-space mythology of The Backrooms. You are trapped in endless fluorescent corridors — you must find the exit before it finds you.
The game features procedurally generated mazes, an adaptive monster with pathfinding AI, a fear mechanic, VHS-style visual effects, and full touch support for mobile devices.
- Available on iOS (iPhone & iPad)
- Supports both touch controls (mobile) and keyboard & mouse (desktop)
- No account or internet connection required to play
- No in-app purchases or advertisements
Gameplay
Levels
DarkRooms features multiple levels. Each level is a procedurally generated maze — no two runs are the same. The maze grows larger and the monster becomes more aggressive as you progress.
Level 0
The Lobby
An introductory maze. Find the exit. The monster is present but slow — learn the layout before it learns you.
Level 1
The Corridors
The maze expands. The monster's pathfinding sharpens. Your fear rises faster than before.
Level 2+
The Deep Rooms
Procedurally generated mazes of increasing complexity. Each escape leads deeper. There may be no true exit.
The exit in each level is placed at the point furthest from your starting position. Reach it to advance — but the monster always knows where you are.
Help
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I move on mobile?
Use the left on-screen joystick to walk and the right joystick to look around. Both joysticks appear automatically when the game is running on a touch device.
How do I move on desktop / web?
Click the screen to lock the cursor, then use W A S D to move and your mouse to look around. Press Escape to release the cursor.
What is the FEAR bar?
The FEAR bar at the bottom of the screen fills as the monster gets closer to you. If it reaches maximum, the monster catches you and the run ends. Stay away from the monster and keep moving toward the exit.
How do I find the exit?
Watch the EXIT: ---m distance indicator in the top-right corner. It updates as you move through the maze and guides you toward the exit door.
Does the game require an internet connection?
No. DarkRooms runs entirely on your device and does not require any network access.
Does the app collect any personal data?
No. DarkRooms collects no personal data whatsoever. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
Support
Contact Us
Have a question, found a bug, or need help with the app? We are happy to assist. Reach us at:
For issues with purchasing or downloading the app, you can also use the "Report a Problem" option directly within the App Store listing.
Read our Privacy Policy to learn how we handle your data (spoiler: we don't collect any).