Escape the Backrooms Tops PlayStation Store Downloads in June 2026, Surpassing Major Blockbusters

Escape the Backrooms, an indie horror game inspired by the cult creepypasta, claimed the number one spot on the PlayStation Store's PS5 download chart in both the US and Europe for June 2026. According to the official PlayStation ranking, the game outperformed not just recent releases, but also major franchises like Call of Duty. The game is available now on PlayStation Store.

For the horror genre and indie scene, this achievement is remarkable: Escape the Backrooms surpassed high-profile titles such as 007 First Light, UFC 6, Gothic 1 Remake, and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, as well as every Call of Duty entry. Such a result is rare for a small, independently developed project.

Escape the Backrooms is an online co-op horror experience for 1-4 players, featuring proximity voice chat. Teams must work together to escape the maze-like backrooms, with the mission failing if even one member doesn't make it out. The game is the official adaptation of the original Backrooms creepypasta, created by its original developer.

The title launched on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on May 28, 2026, coinciding with the premiere of the Backrooms movie. The film's success fueled renewed interest in the game, helping it secure the top spot in June's downloads. June was also a quiet month for new PS5 releases, further boosting the visibility of standout indie projects like Escape the Backrooms.

Escape the Backrooms is priced at $12.99 on the PlayStation Store, making it one of the most affordable games in the June top 20. The game also saw strong engagement across platforms, averaging 18,000 concurrent players daily on Steam and ranking high among the most played games on Xbox.

Another backrooms-themed co-op title, Backrooms: Escape Together, reached 18th place in the European PS5 downloads chart for June, highlighting the ongoing popularity of the backrooms concept.

Other top downloaded PS5 games in June 2026 included 007 First Light, UFC 6, EA Sports FC 26, NBA 2K26, Minecraft, Grand Theft Auto V, and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Still, the unexpected success of Escape the Backrooms — outpacing blockbuster franchises — was the biggest surprise of the summer chart, proving that even small indie projects can lead the sales rankings.

What matters more to you when choosing games — a famous franchise name, or fresh indie ideas that can surprise you even among major hits?