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A used-game shop after closing, its floor buried under 5,000+ games and consoles. Pick one up, read the label, and put it on its console's shelf until the shop is tidy. A first-person tidying sim with no timer and no game over. Get faster, find small rewards, and play with up to 3 friends.

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THE BACKLOG, a first-person tidying sim set in a used-game shop after closing, is out now!
It's 20% off until November 21 to celebrate the launch.

Thank you to everyone who wishlisted the game, played the demo, and sent feedback and bug reports.

What's in the full game

Two places to tidy: the main shop floor, and the Studio, a shorter run that's great for a first clear
A tutorial that teaches the controls and skills
A plaza floating in the night sky where up to 34 players who share your language hang out: fishing, campfires, fireworks, darts and more
Online co-op for up to 4 friends
Clear-time leaderboards to compare with friends and players around the world
77 Steam achievements that unlock new hats and effects

Demo progress does not carry over to the full game.

Cosmetic DLC

Two cosmetic DLC packs launched alongside the game. They don't change the gameplay.

Sparkle Collection: a bright-idea bulb hat and sparkling effects
Heart Collection: a love antenna hat and heart effects

What's next

The warehouse and your own room are coming in free updates, starting with the room.

If you enjoy the game, a review on the store page would mean a lot.
You can report bugs from Report a bug in the in-game menu.

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Demo update: a clearer tutorial and improved ambient sound

Oct 27

The demo has been updated. Based on feedback from players, we've made the tutorial easier to follow and reworked the rain sound.

Added an explanation of shelf "sections," with a sample row on the top shelf showing how titles should be arranged
The section to put cartridges in is now highlighted with a glowing outline
During the skill lessons, Recol now tells you when you need to hold a cartridge first
When collecting the hidden cartridges, the tutorial now shows how many are left
Toned down the glare from the room's lights
Fixed how the outfit on the life-size figure in the store is displayed
Fixed the emote wheel's selection highlight appearing in the wrong place on large screens
Reworked the English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Korean, and Russian text so it reads more naturally
Reworked the rain sound into a softer patter of raindrops heard through the window, and made it quieter
Added an "Ambience" volume slider to the Sound settings, so you can adjust rain and street noise separately from sound effects

Thank you to everyone who sent feedback.
Restart the game from Steam to get the new version.

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Demo update

Oct 15

The demo has been updated.

Fixed an issue where the tutorial could get stuck at the step where you fix a mixed-up cartridge ("Take out the yellow cartridge and put the one on the floor back"). If you do the steps in the wrong order, the tutorial now tells you what to do.

Thank you to the player who reported it.
Restart the game from Steam to get the new version.

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