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The Backwars

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The Backwars

The Backwars is a survival horror game where you gather resources, craft, and hide from lurking terrors. Play solo, co-op, or versus in a hauntingly realistic world where anything can interact with anything. Trust no one, and do whatever it takes to survive.

Action Adventure Indie RPG
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The Backwars is a survival horror game that keeps you on edge at all times. Whether you’re playing alone or with friends, your only goal is to survive. Scavenge for food and water, build what you need to stay alive, and hide from the unspeakable horrors hunting you. Each level is packed with threats that force you to think fast and act faster.

Step into an unforgiving world where everything feels disturbingly real. The heavy atmosphere, eerie sounds, and gritty visuals pull you into a nightmare that won’t let go. Every item, object, or system in the game connects in ways that can surprise or terrify you. Nothing feels safe, and nowhere is truly secure.

The entities stalking you aren’t the only danger—other players can be just as deadly. Trust can get you killed, and alliances rarely last long. Whether you’re hiding in the dark, crafting tools, or fighting for your life, every moment is a gamble.

The Backwars offers different ways to play:

  • Face the horrors solo for the ultimate test of survival.

  • Team up in co-op mode to improve your chances—but beware of betrayal.

  • Go head-to-head in versus mode, where the only thing scarier than the monsters is each other.

  • Haunting Atmosphere: Realistic graphics and chilling sound design keep the tension high.

  • Survival at Any Cost: Manage food, water, and resources to stay alive.

  • Complex Interactions: Everything in the game can affect something else—use this to your advantage or suffer the consequences.

  • Dynamic Gameplay: The combination of players, creatures, and interactive systems ensures no two experiences are the same.

The Backwars doesn’t just challenge your skills—it tests your nerve. Will you survive the rooms? Or will the horrors break you first?

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System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 590
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 7 3700X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 7600 / RTX 4060
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 12 GB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Scaper Studio
Brazilian rating
18
Steam Germany rating
18
Content warning
Blood, slaughter, guns and blades.
Features
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Family Sharing
Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Backwars free to play?
Yes, The Backwars is free to play on Steam.
What genre is The Backwars?
The Backwars is a Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG game.
Who developed The Backwars?
The Backwars was developed by Papergod and published by Scaper Studio.
What platforms does The Backwars support?
Available on Steam for Windows.