ARIDA: Backland's Awakening vs Room of Depression
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
ARIDA: Backland's Awakening wins 6 of 10 head-to-head metrics. ARIDA: Backland's Awakening is $1.04 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | ARIDA: Backland's Awakening | Room of Depression |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 65 | 68 |
| Quality | 72 | 62 |
| Value | 70 | 91 |
| Popularity | 45 | 47 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.35 | $2.39 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.9% positive | 75.3% positive |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
ARIDA: Backland's Awakening
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$1.35−60%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$1.64−52%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$3.39Buy Room of Depression
Side by side over time
ARIDA: Backland's AwakeningRoom of Depression
Details and requirements
| Item | ARIDA: Backland's Awakening | Room of Depression |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 15, 2019 | May 3, 2023 |
| Developers | Aoca Game Lab | FirePillar2 |
| Publishers | Aoca Game Lab | IndieArk, FirePillar2 |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 or higher | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 2.6 GHz or higher | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX1060 4GB or higher | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: ARIDA: Backland's Awakening or Room of Depression?
ARIDA: Backland's Awakening won the comparison against Room of Depression based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is ARIDA: Backland's Awakening worth buying over Room of Depression?
Based on the metrics, ARIDA: Backland's Awakening won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Room of Depression currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:35 PM UTC