How to Escape the Backrooms — Complete Beginner Walkthrough

Step 1: Wake Up and Gear Up

You start in Level 0 with nothing. Find a flashlight first. It is always in the same desk drawer near your spawn point. Grab batteries and almond water from nearby offices. Do not linger — entities start spawning after 5 minutes.

Step 2: Find the First Exit

The exit from Level 0 is a metal door with a green sign above it. Walk straight from spawn, take the third right, then first left. You will hear a humming sound near the exit.

Step 3: Survive Levels 1–5

• In Level 1, stay against the walls. Entities patrol the center aisles.
• In Level 2, crouch walk. Standing triggers a Smiler spawn.
• In Level 3, watch for live wires on the floor.
• In Level 4, solve the book puzzle to unlock the exit.
• In Level 5, find the keycard in the kitchen.

Step 4: The Hard Part (Levels 6–10)

Levels 6 to 10 require teamwork. Split up to cover more ground. Use voice chat constantly. Save your stamina items for chase sequences. If a teammate dies, let them spectate and guide you.

The final escape is a white door at the end of Level 10. Walk through it and you are free. The credits roll. Then you can start over on a harder difficulty.