With the influx of new AAA and first-party games on Xbox Game Pass, it is easy to overlook some indie or lesser-known titles that are added each month. For every major day-one release on Game Pass, there are others that are stealthily dropped onto the subscription service. This is certainly true for the latest free game, which has quickly become one of the biggest hits on Game Pass for 2026, despite only being released earlier this week.

You might have missed that a game called Escape the Backrooms was recently added to Game Pass. It didn’t receive much attention beforehand, as most Xbox users were likely focused on the announcement of the Fable reboot delay or the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday. Regardless, subscribers have embraced Escape the Backrooms, making it a significant success on Game Pass this year.

“Escape the Backrooms is a major hit for Xbox Game Pass in 2026,” states a post on Reddit. It showcases the Top 10 games for 2026 on Game Pass so far (via True Achievements), which includes major AAA titles like Forza Horizon 6 (at #1), Cyberpunk 2077 (at #9), and NBA 2K26 (at #3). It also features recently released games like Subnautica 2 (at #2).

Escape the Backrooms is already ranked #7, which is quite impressive. First, because the game is less than a week old and was quietly added to Game Pass without much publicity. Secondly, because this list includes ALL games on Xbox Game Pass in 2026. It’s June, and somehow, Escape the Backrooms has entered the Top 10 in its first week. It’s the only game on the list to be that new.

As one user pointed out, the timing couldn’t be better. The new Backrooms movie is currently in theaters and has already achieved commercial success. It has also received positive reviews, with high audience scores. Kane Parsons’ YouTube series was already a viral sensation before this. All of these factors contribute to the unexpected success of Escape the Backrooms.

While it’s not an official adaptation of the movie, it draws heavy inspiration from the web series. Fans of both the series and movie will likely recognize many familiar elements in Escape the Backrooms. If you’re returning home from watching the Backrooms movie, it’s an excellent way to prolong the thrill. If you have Xbox Game Pass, you can play it at no additional cost right now, which is an added bonus.

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