You play as a member of the M.E.G. Researcher class, stranded in the depths of the Backrooms with a clear goal: reach the nearest M.E.G. outpost. M.E.G. Mercenaries can be found along the way to assist the effort. The greater threat comes from the Followers of Jerry — a sinister cult that has embedded itself into the Backrooms and is actively working to indoctrinate every wanderer it encounters.