The co-op horror adventure from GameName, founded by YouTube creator Nicholas “Socks” Ulehla and led by Managing Director Jed “HakJak” Steen, arrives October 27 with a 20% launch discount.
October 27, 2026 — Independent game developer and publisher GameName is excited to announce that Benny’s Backrooms is now available in Steam Early Access for PC, launching during Steam Scream Fest following a successful showing at October’s Steam Next Fest.
Leading up to launch, Benny’s Backrooms climbed into the Top 3 on Steam’s Popular Upcoming chart, building momentum ahead of its Early Access debut.
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Benny’s Backrooms is a first-person horror adventure where players explore procedurally generated liminal spaces, encounter strange and unpredictable creatures, and extract valuable resources using specialized equipment — preferably without getting themselves or their friends killed.
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Playable solo or with friends, the game combines tense exploration, proximity voice chat, physics-based interactions, and chaotic cooperative gameplay.
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The Early Access launch features:
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- Solo play or online co-op for up to 4 players (or more!)
 - Unique procedurally generated levels with iconic themes
 - Proximity voice chat and physics-based gameplay interactions
 - Distinctive monsters, equipment, tools, and character cosmetics
 - Ongoing development and new content shaped by community feedback
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Launch Month Bonus: Invite a friend during our launch month to unlock special cosmetic rewards!
About GameName
GameName is an independent game development studio founded by Nicholas “Socks” Ulehla, the popular YouTube creator with over 23 million cumulative subscriptions and 8.6 billion views. The studio is led by Managing Director Jed “HakJak” Steen, creator of Guts and Glory, who previously helped establish publisher tinyBuild’s initial first-party game studio.
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Together with their talented team, they create original games blending memorable characters, humor, and unpredictable gameplay. Their latest release, Benny’s Backrooms, brings that formula to cooperative horror, delivering chaotic fun with friends and an even more terrifying solo experience.
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Availability
Benny’s Backrooms is available now on Steam for $9.99 USD, with a 20% introductory discount ($7.99) through November 10, 2026.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2562390/
Socks: https://www.socksfor1.com/
Website: https://gamename.live/
