Backroomsinspired

Backroomsinspired is a term used to describe a genre of horror and liminal space aesthetics that draws heavily from the concept of "The Backrooms." The Backrooms, an internet creepypasta, describes an endless maze of empty, sterile office rooms, often characterized by flickering fluorescent lights, damp carpeting, and unsettlingly uniform yellow wallpaper. This aesthetic evokes feelings of unease, isolation, and disorientation.

The "Backroomsinspired" genre extends beyond the original Backrooms concept to encompass a broader range of environments that share similar qualities. These often include abandoned or forgotten places that feel unnaturally empty and strangely familiar, such as empty school hallways after hours, deserted shopping malls, or vast, dimly lit industrial spaces. The key elements are a sense of being lost, the absence of human presence, and a pervasive feeling of unease or dread.

Visual media, particularly video games and short films, are primary mediums for the Backroomsinspired genre. Games often feature exploration-heavy gameplay with puzzle elements, where players must navigate these unsettling environments while avoiding unseen threats. The visual style typically emphasizes low-fidelity graphics, distorted perspectives, and a limited color palette to enhance the feeling of artificiality and decay. The popularity of this genre stems from its ability to tap into primal fears of being lost, isolated, and confronting the unknown in mundane yet uncanny settings.