This Backrooms Game Outsold Every PS5 Title on PS Store Last Month
The indie game 'Escape the Backrooms' became the best-selling PS5 game on the PlayStation Store in the US and Europe for June 2026. Its success highlights the popularity of the 'Backrooms' creepypasta phenomenon in gaming.
Why it matters
It demonstrates the power of internet-born horror trends to drive significant commercial success in the gaming industry.
Off the back of the recent film, excitement surrounding the Backrooms creepypasta is at an all-time high, and that's now translated into making Escape the Backrooms the best-selling PS5 game in the USA and Europe last month on Sony's digital storefront.
The article is a straightforward report on sales data and industry trends.
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