Backrooms: Streisand

1. #1Level 0

   Keys: Frontrooms, Level 0, The normal, Baseline reality, Earth

   ​The Frontrooms is the baseline dimension—Earth as humanity knows it. Prior to the Vsync leak in 2004, it was considered the only layer of existence.

   But now, the discovery of the Backrooms has fundamentally altered the socio-economic and geopolitical landscape of Earth. ​Governments now spend trillions monitoring "soft spots".

   Abandoned shopping malls, aging subway stations, and liminal spaces are routinely cordoned off by the Global Threshold Coalition (GTC) to prevent unauthorized noclipping. Despite these efforts, underground forums are filled with coordinate drops and structural exploits, turning mundane Earth locations into heavily trafficked smuggling routes or jumping-off points for thrill-seeking teenagers.

2. #2Level 1

   Keys: Backrooms, Level 1, Piss-colored walls, Endless hum, Original layer, Damp carpet

   When everyone is asked to picture Backrooms, they picture Level 1. This is the poster location of the anomaly: an endless, non-euclidean expanse of segmented rooms decorated in peeling, mono-yellow wallpaper. The air smells strongly of damp, rotting carpet, and the environment is bathed in the maddening hum of flickering fluorescent lights.

   ​Because Level 1 is the most common destination for initial slip-offs, it has become heavily militarized and congested. Its no longer an empty void of isolation. The GTC has established massive Forward Operating Bases here, stringing miles of extension cords and floodlights to create "Green Zones." They demand passports from confused Wanderers and attempt to tax smugglers. Graffiti covers the yellow walls, pointing toward "Hard Exits", to the entrances of other layers and Liminal Leisure tour guides can often be seen leading groups of wealthy civilians through cleared sectors, much to the disgust of seasoned explorers.

   The entry method is the standard noclipping.

   However, there are two exit methods: One, finding a stable soft spot to go back to the Frontrooms. Two, find an office door to go to Level 2.

3. #3Level 2

   Keys: Level 2, The pig's den, Vsync's hideout, Corporate grid

   Level 2: The Offices.

   Level 2 manifests as an infinite labyrinth of mid-2000s corporate architecture. Endless rows of grey cubicles, water cooler stations, abandoned breakrooms, and flickering overhead panels sprawl as far as the eye can see.

   The carpet here is a low-pile industrial grey, and the air is dry and heavily conditioned.

   ​This level is the primary stronghold of Vsync. Realizing they could not contain the public leak, Vsync pivoted to aggressively fortifying Level 2. They have retrofitted massive sectors into heavily armed black-sites, research laboratories, and server farms that run on stolen geothermal energy from lower levels. For independent Wanderers, Level 2 is a treasure trove of basic tools, office furniture, electronics, and wire. However, scavenging here means dodging Vsync's Private Military Contractors, who operate under a strict "shoot-on-sight" policy to protect corporate assets and proprietary anomalies.

   Entry method: Entering an office door from Level 1. Exit Method: Descending through flooded staircases.

4. #4Level 3

   Keys: Poolrooms, Water Roulette, The bad bathouses, Chlorine pools, Chlorine smell, Level 3

   Level 3: The Poolrooms.

   Level 3 is a mesmerizing and deadly network of interconnected aquatic spaces. It features pristine white ceramic tiles, echoing acoustics, and a dim, ambient blue glow. The architecture mimics bathhouses, massive indoor waterparks, flooded subterranean sewage pipes, and deep Olympic swimming pools.

   The primary hazard of Level 3 is the water itself. While the environment appears sterile, the water acts as an anomalous Russian roulette. A perfectly clear pool might contain pure, refreshing drinking water, while the pool adjacent to it could be highly acidic, boiling hot, or infested with microscopic, flesh-eating entities. Unless a Wanderer possesses chemical testing kits, swimming or drinking is strictly prohibited. The Couriers uses the deeper, submerged tunnels here to bypass GTC checkpoints, using modified scuba gear to traffic contraband across international borders.

   Entry Method: Descending flooded staircases in Level 2. Exit Method: Through maintenance hatches or storm drains

5. #5Level 4

   Keys: The Suburbs, Sprawling dream, Free state, Eternal Twilight, Cut grass smell, cut grass smell, HOA's dominion, Home Owner's Association heaven, Oh god why is a Karen here?, Karen's den, Level 4

   Level 4: The Endless Suburbs.

   Level 4 brings a bizarre sense of comfort and melancholic nostalgia. It is an infinite expanse of paved roads and neatly maintained suburban homes, all locked in a perpetual state of twilight. The sky is a gradient of deep purple and fading orange, emitting no heat but providing decent visibility.

   Due to the global housing crisis in the Frontrooms, Level 4 has become the promised land for outcasts, refugees, and the displaced. It is home to the Haven Settlements—massive, sprawling communities of squatters who have fortified these infinite neighborhoods into scrap-towns.

   The houses routinely "respawn" resources in their pantries and refrigerators. Wanderers can reliably find basic canned food, sealed bottles of Almond Water, and mysterious packages of raw "meat" in the freezers. (The origin of the meat is unknown, but it cooks well and sustains life, prompting settlers to adopt a "don't ask, don't tell" policy regarding its consumption). The Aegis Vanguard maintains heavily defended medical triage tents here, treating Wanderers who return battered from deeper, more hostile levels.

   Entry Method: Emerging from dry storm drains or maintenance hatches in Level 3. Exit Method: Varies.

6. #6Level 5

   Keys: The Mall, Death Safari, they are hunting us down, not a zoo, Not a zoo, Level 5

   Level 5: The Mall

   Level 5 appears as an endlessly sprawling, multi-story shopping mall locked in the aesthetic of the late 1990s. Soft, instrumental muzak echoes through the concourses, and the neon signs of both recognizable Earth brands and bizarre, unpronounceable liminal storefronts hum brightly.

   The primary draw of this level is its infinite bounty: fully stocked food courts with hot, perfectly preserved meals, sporting goods stores brimming with survival gear, and pharmacies packed with medical supplies.

   However, this vast abundance makes Level 5 a terrifying death trap. The endless supply of sustenance attracts the Backrooms' most dangerous and territorial entities. They are numerous, highly aggressive, and fiercely protective of their chosen sectors.

   Scavenging runs into Level 5 are strictly military-style operations. Vsync PMCs and independent mercenary crews execute rapid "smash-and-grab" raids, prioritizing rich food and canned goods.

   Entry Method: Varies. Exit Method: Finding rusted, maintenance service rooms.

7. #7Level 6

   Keys: Level 6, The Clusterfuck, Brazil's wild ride, Shadow Realm, sent to the Shadow Realm, you are going to Brazil, Crackhead's spawn point, Kowloon

   Level 6: The Favelas

   A claustrophobic nightmare of urban decay, Level 6 is a dense, three-dimensional maze of favela-like structures constructed from corrugated tin, cinderblocks, and rotting plywood.

   The architecture defies gravity, stacking haphazardly at impossible angles. A dense canopy of tangled electrical wires blocks out whatever ambient light might exist above, plunging the alleys into perpetual gloom illuminated only by the occasional sparking transformer.

   Spatial geometry here is notoriously warped; a straight alleyway might loop back on itself, and turning a corner can deposit a Wanderer miles from their previous location. This makes Level 6 incredibly dangerous for the GTC, whose patrols frequently go missing in the maze.

   Consequently, it is an absolute haven for the Couriers. Smugglers utilize the warped geometry to hide massive caches of contraband and establish black markets in the deep alleys, far from the watchful eyes of Earth’s governments.

   Entry Method: Crawling through rusted grates in the lower levels of Level 5. Exit Method: Following the sound of creaking wood to a heavy oak door

8. #8Level 7

   Keys: Wood Manor, The Mansion, Level 7, The Lobby, Old ass mansion, Rustic level, No PvP area

   Level 7: The Wood Manor

   Level 7 is a sprawling, seemingly infinite interior of a grand, antique manor constructed entirely of rich, polished mahogany, oak, and cedar.

   Ornate rugs line the hallways and grand fireplaces crackle with warm fires that never consume the wood they burn. In fact, the entire level is anomalously fireproof.

   Level 7 serves as the Backrooms' premier "lobby." There are docile entities here, and the atmosphere induces a profound sense of calm and fatigue. It is universally recognized as a resting place rather than a zone for exploitation.

   The Aegis Vanguard has established their largest forward triage centers in the grand ballrooms, treating wounded Wanderers. By an unspoken, heavily enforced treaty, violence is strictly prohibited here. Even Vsync hit squads, Couriers and GTC will pass each other in the wooden halls without drawing their weapons.

   Entry Method: Opening any ornate wooden door found in Level 6. Exit Method: Descending a grand spiral staircase that eventually turns to concrete.

9. #9Level 8

   Keys: Level 8, Train paradise, The big Metro, Chu-chu land

   Level 8: The Metro.

   A bizarre fusion of the grimy, steel-girded architecture of the New York subway and the distinctive orange-tiled aesthetics of the Mexico City Metro, Level 8 is a vast subterranean transit network. The rails hum with unlimited, anomalous electrical energy. Strangely, there are absolutely no entities on this level, creating an eerie, echoing silence broken only by the roar of the trains.

   The true value of Level 8 is that the trains are fully operational, but they require human conductors. Vsync engineers, clever Cartographers, and enterprising Wanderers have learned to hotwire and drive the rolling stock. By doing so, they can bypass thousands of miles of dangerous Backrooms terrain in a matter of hours. Level 8 has become a transit hub, with rival factions staking claims on specific stations and attempting to establish reliable train schedules to ferry supplies and personnel between deep levels.

   Entry Method: Walking down the concrete stairs at the bottom of Level 7. Exit Method: Stepping off a moving train into the darkness of a tunnel wall and going down a white staircase.

10. #10WHITESPACE

    Keys: WHITESPACE, Level 9, Hell 1.0

    Level 9 strips away all architecture, leaving only an infinite expanse of pure, blinding white space. There are no walls, no ceiling, and no horizon, just a vast whiteness as far as the eye can see.

    The only points of entry and exit—holes in the "floor" and standalone staircases leading up—blend perfectly into the background, making it incredibly easy to accidentally fall into the abyss or trip.

    Survival here relies entirely on human intervention. Veteran Cartographers have risked their sanity to map safe routes, spraying neon pink and green graffiti on the invisible floor to mark paths toward the stairwells and safe pitfalls. Due to the extreme sensory deprivation, hallucinations set in within hours. Most factions avoid Level 9 entirely, viewing it as a maddening transit tax to reach the deeper realms.

    Entry Method: Walking through the tunnel walls in Level 8 and going down a white staircase. Exit Method: Following neon graffiti to a standalone hole and jumping in.

11. #11Level 10

    Keys: Hell 2.0, Level 10, Satanius Maximus, Naraka, Nan, Limbo, don't look at the statues, don't pray

    Level 10: Naraka / Limbo / Nan.

    Universally deemed the most deeply unsettling space in the upper Backrooms, Level 10 possesses no official designation due to its religious and dangerous nature. It is a fragmented, impossible landscape stitched together from humanity's religious architecture. Endless gothic cathedrals bleed seamlessly into sprawling Shinto shrines, which give way to vast, echoing mosques and ancient ziggurats.

    The environment imposes a crushing psychological weight on anyone who enters—a profound, inescapable feeling of being judged, watched, and weighed by something incomprehensibly vast.

    Exploration is heavily discouraged by all factions. Cartographer wikis have a single rule for Level 10: Keep your head down, do not look at the altars, and find the nearest exit. Lingering here often results in Wanderers abandoning their gear to wander aimlessly into the cloisters, never to be seen again.

    Entry Method: Descending through the holes from Level 9. Exit Method: Finding baptismal fonts or lotus ponds and submerging oneself.

12. #12Level 11

    Keys: Action Park 2.0, Level 11, OSHA's nightmare, The only place that doesn't suck, the only place that doesn't suck

    Level 11: The Water Park.

    Aesthetically similar to the perilous Poolrooms of Level 3, Level 11 is a massive indoor water park characterized by pastel tiles, twisting fiberglass slides, and sprawling, shallow wading pools. The critical difference is that the water here is entirely safe, devoid of the toxic, anomalous properties of Level 3.

    Because of this, the Haven Settlements have launched mass migrations down to Level 11. They have constructed elaborate floating shanty towns using scavenged pool floats, fiberglass, and wood dragged down from Level 7. It is a vibrant, albeit bizarre, aquatic community. There is a catch: overconsumption of the water induces intense lethargy and a blissful apathy, leading some settlers to simply float in the warm shallows until they waste away.

    Lastly, the entities residing here are mostly docile.

    Entry Method: Submerging in the religious pools of Level 10. Exit method: Sliding down.

13. #13Level 12

    Keys: That roblox game, Level 12, Doomspire, roblox type place, The ominous Towers, Antennas to, Parachute hell

    Level 12: The Towers.

    Level 12 induces immediate vertigo. Wanderers emerge onto small balconies attached to impossibly tall skyscrapers of steel and glass. There is no visible ground or sky, only an abyssal fog swirling far below and above. The towers are interconnected by a dizzying web of bridges.

    The towers themselves are "standar" in the sense of being an amalgamation between offices and apartments. It is an archipielago where Frontroom goverments control entire towers for logistics purposes.

    In the abandoned penthouses of these towers, GTC generals, goverment officials, Vsync executives, and Criminal organization bosses hold tense negotiations, trade hostages, and sign treaties. To advance deeper, one must climb down the perilous interiors of the towers.

    Entry Method: Exiting the slides of Level 11. Exit method: Finding and entering a hatch on the bottom of the towers.

14. #14Level 13

    Keys: Hell 3.0, Level 13, Concrete hell, Meatgrinder, Brutalist wet dream, Average building in, The Mineral Wars

    Level 13: The Brutalist Mines.

    At the bottom of Level 12 lies a nightmare of endless, suffocating Soviet brutalist architecture. Concrete monoliths stretch for miles in every direction, forming a bleak, gray wasteland. However, within the concrete and rebar of these massive structures are veins of minerals and metals.

    Thanks to that, Level 13 is an active war zone.

    Nations that act as allies on Earth fight vicious wars in Level 13 using artillery, IFVs, and infantry brought down through elevators made on faction controlled towers from Level 12.

    The crossfire is so intense that even the most terrifying Backrooms entities are regularly shredded by artillery barrages or claymores, some armies even uses the entities for their own gain. Survival here without military-grade armor and faction backing is virtually impossible.

    Entry Method: Reaching the bottom of the towers in Level 12. Exit method: Unknown

15. #15Rule Number 1

    Keys: Rule 1, Golden rule, 1st Rule

    Rule 1: Never assume you are alone. The infinite yellow halls aren't empty anymore. While entities are still a threat in the lower levels, your primary concern up top is humanity. There are scavengers, Couriers and Vsync hit squads who will not hesitate to shoot you. However, this also means the Aegis Vanguard, friendly Cartographers, and Haven medics are out there too. Keep your guard up, but don't shoot first at every shadow.

    "Ran out of almond water in Level 2 and thought I was a goner. Woke up to a Haven scavenger pouring half his canteen into my mouth. On the flip side, I've seen homeless gun down a tourist for a Rolex. Trust no one, but hope for the best."

16. #16Rule Number 2

    Keys: Rule 2, Trailing, 2nd Rule

    Rule 2: Leave a trail. Trails are your lifeline back to Earth, and they are the navigational backbone for everyone else. Whether it's chalk on the carpet, neon spray paint on a concrete pillar, or glow-sticks tied to fluorescent light fixtures, mark where you've been and where you're going.

    "If you don't map your turns, the non-euclidean geometry will fold you like origami. Leaving a trail isn't just for you, it's a courtesy to the poor bastard who noclipps in ten minutes after you do."

17. #17Rule Number 3

    Keys: Rule 3, Untrailing, 3rd Rule

    Rule 3: Never erase a trail. Doing so means you are a horrible person who deserves to get lost in the Backrooms. Sabotaging navigation is the equivalent of attempted murder in liminal space.

    "We caught a Courier scrubbing our green-zone markers to throw off our patrols in Level 1. We didn't even arrest him. We just broke his kneecaps and left him in the dark. Don't touch the markers."

18. #18Rule Number 4

    Keys: Rule 4, 4th rule, Rodeo Idiots, Rodeo imbeciles, Deadwishers, Entity fuckers, entity fuckers

    Rule 4: For god's sake, do not attempt to bull ride an entity. This is completely self-explanatory, and the fact that we have to explicitly spell it out in the official survival guide says a lot about the current state of liminal tourism.

    "Looking at you, Bull riders, TV show hosts, Liminal Leisure VIPs and horny bastards. These are not theme park animatronics. The 'Hounds' will rip your throat out before you even get your leg over them. I am tired of zipping up body bags because someone wanted internet clout."

19. #19Rule Number 5:

    Keys: Compass sigil, North is up, 5th Rule, Rule 5

    Rule 5: Mark the dead. If you find the corpse of a Wanderer, draw, spray, or carve a Compass symbol (the sigil of the Cartographers) near the body. Do not let the lost be forgotten. If they have dog tags or an ID, take a photo and upload it to the SAR's webpage of missing people when you hit a Wi-Fi pocket.

    "Everyone who slips off has a family on Earth wondering where they went. The Compass tells the search-and-rescue teams that a body is there, and it gives the families closure. Have some respect for the dead."

20. #20Rule Number 6

    Keys: 6th Rule, Rule 6, For the lost!, Fuck them for eternity!, Make their bills go up!

    Rule 6: The offices are meant to be defiled. When you pass through Level 2 (The Corporate Grid), trash it. Steal their staplers, smash their monitors, and spray paint the walls. Raise a massive middle finger to Vsync for their censorship campaign. They tried to cover up the anomaly, and they will not censor the memory of the missing people they let die to protect their stock price.

    "Vsync wants a monopoly on reality? Make them pay for it in property damage. Every broken server rack in Level 2 is justice for the first wave of accidental slip-offs they silenced."

21. #21Rule Number 7

    Keys: 7th Rule, Rule 7, cyanide

    Rule 7: Bring your test kit; Almond water and Cyanide are nearly identical. It is taken for granted that the sweet, nutty smell of almonds means you've found safe, restorative Almond Water. But liquid cyanide smells exactly the same. Do not be a cheapskate. Buy the chemical test kit from the Frontrooms before you dive in. It costs five bucks and will save your life.

    "Watched a rookie chug an unmarked bottle he found in Level 4 because he was thirsty and it 'smelled right.' He started seizing three seconds later. Test your drops, people."

22. #22Rule Number 8

    Keys: 8th Rule, Rule 8

    Rule 8: The Mall is not a safari. Level 5 is a scavenger’s dream, but it is not a zoo. The entities there are numerous, highly dangerous, and fiercely territorial over the food courts. They will coordinate, they will flank you, and they will gang up to kill you. Do not go sightseeing. Get in, get your supplies, and get out.

    "I don't care how much 5.56 ammo you brought. If you linger near the Orange Julius on Level 5, the swarm will overrun you. You are not the apex predator down here."

23. #23Rule Number 9

    Keys: 9th Rule, Rule 9

    Always state your identity when you encounter someone in the unknown zones. Wanderer, Vsync executive, mercenary, tourist, merchant, Haven settler—whatever you are, yell it out the moment you see a flashlight beam.

    "When you turn a blind corner in Level 6 and bump into a heavily armed squad, the silence is what gets you shot. If you scream 'CARTOGRAPHER, UNARMED!' I lower my rifle. If you stay quiet and twitch, you're getting a chest full of lead. Communicate to survive."

24. #24The OG photo

    Keys: OG photo, The Genesis

    The Mascot of the Backrooms (The Original Photo Site) In what Level is located: Level 1

    Main entry point: An abandoned Walmart in Austin, Texas. You can't miss it. Local Cartographers hooked up a glowing neon sign pointing directly to the soft spot in the loading dock.

    Considerations: Expect a massive bottleneck of people entering and exiting. Once you slip off, welcome to a literal sea of humanity. Watch your pockets, stay in the taped-off lanes, and expect to wait in line just to get a good angle.

    Why is it a location of interest: This is the spot. The exact location where the original, infamous "yellow wallpaper" photograph was taken long before Vsync’s cover-up blew wide open. It is considered a sacred historical site by veteran explorers and an absolute must-see pilgrimage for every rookie Wanderer. Scavengers even sell pieces of peeled wallpaper as souvenirs (though 90% of them are counterfeit).

25. #25Watching pits

    Keys: The pit, Watching pit, 25 Buckers, Still not a zoo, Maybe it is a zoo

    The Watching Pit In what Level is located: Level 1 (Bordering a structural fault line)

    Main entry point: A dead-end in a quiet California suburb. The obnoxious, heavily fortified toll booth and private security guards standing in front of a seemingly normal brick wall say it all.

    Considerations: Prepare $25 USD in cash for the entry fee. Do not throw trash into the pit, and absolutely no flash photography. Security will throw you into the pit if you break these rules.

    Why is it a location of interest: The Watching Pit is a massive, sheared-off balcony overlooking a deep, enclosed ravine. It is the only known, reliable location where Wanderers can observe highly dangerous entities roaming in their natural habitat from a completely safe distance. The sheer vertical drop and smooth walls prevent any of the creatures from climbing up, making it a morbidly fascinating—and highly profitable—tourist attraction.

26. #26The Monument for the Lost

    Keys: The Silenced, The Lost, May your feet find its way back home, For the lost!

    The Monument for the Lost In what Level is located: Level 2

    Main entry point: A rusty service elevator in the basement of a defunct tech startup in Seattle. Prying the doors open and stepping into the empty shaft drops you safely onto a pile of shredded corporate documents.

    Considerations: This is active Vsync territory. PMCs patrol the perimeter, but the monument itself is heavily defended by a coalition of Cartographers. Bring a can of spray paint or a baseball bat.

    Why is it a location of interest: Following Rule 6 of Liminal Exploration, this massive, open-plan office sector has been transformed into a sprawling monument of corporate vandalism. Mountains of smashed Vsync servers, defaced corporate logos, and burning executive desks are piled high. It is a politically charged hotspot where Wanderers go specifically to destroy Vsync property and read the thousands of names of "The Silenced"—the accidental slip-offs who died before the Streisand Leak.

27. #27The Bazaar

    Keys: The Bazaar

    The Deep Haven Bazaar In what Level is located: Level 4

    Main entry point: There is no general entry point, but there are a few, stablished routes to go there.

    Considerations: Weapons must be peace-tied (zip-tied to their holsters) upon entry. The Haven Settlers are welcoming, but their militia does not tolerate violence in the market.

    Why is it a location of interest: What started as a small squatter camp has exploded into the largest free-market trading post in the Backrooms. Built across dozens of interconnected suburban lawns under the perpetual twilight sky, the Bazaar is where you can buy anything. Need a map of Level 6? A chemical test kit for Almond Water? A hot, home-cooked meal made from "meat"? The Bazaar has it all.

28. #28The Ballroom

    Keys: The Ballroom, Wood shortcut

    The Ballroom In what Level is located: Level 7 (The Wood Manor)

    Considerations: This is a designated neutral zone and a major staging ground for the Aegis Vanguard. Violence is strictly prohibited, and you are expected to share firewood (even if it doesn't burn out) and basic supplies with weary travelers.

    Why is it a location of interest: The room is architecturally massive, boasting enough floor space to comfortably hold up to a thousand people under its impossibly bright crystal chandeliers. But its true value lies hidden behind the grand western fireplace. Crawling through the cold ash leads to a highly stable, documented shortcut that drops you directly into the stockrooms of Level 5 (The Mall). This bypass is the holy grail for scavengers and couriers, allowing them to completely evade the deadly, non-euclidean labyrinth of Level 6 (The Favelas). If you find the Ballroom, you have found a safe highway.

29. #29The Miracle

    Keys: The Miracle

    The Miracle In what Level is located: WHITESPACE

    Considerations: The area connecting the two transit points is heavily coated in layers of neon pink and green Cartographer graffiti. Stick exactly to the painted line. Depth perception here is a lie, and wandering even ten feet off the marked path can result in falling into an invisible pit.

    Why is it a location of interest: Level 9 is a sensory-deprivation nightmare where architectural features are virtually non-existent. "The Miracle" is the only known coordinate in the infinite white void where a hole (leading down to Level 10) and a staircase (leading up to Level 8) exist in near proximity. They are separated by exactly one kilometer. It is a testament to how agonizingly difficult it is to find transit points in WHITESPACE. For hardened explorers losing their minds to snow-blindness and hallucinations, spotting the neon graffiti pointing toward The Miracle is the greatest relief in the Backrooms.

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