Backrooms Cleanup Crew vs Department of Collections
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Backrooms Cleanup Crew wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Department of Collections is $3.60 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Backrooms Cleanup Crew | Department of Collections |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Not Enough Data | 51 | 60 |
| Quality | 72 | 50 |
| Value | 50 | 76 |
| Popularity | 22 | 0 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.99 | $7.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.5% positive | N/A |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 8 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Backrooms Cleanup Crew
Department of Collections
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Backrooms Cleanup Crew | Department of Collections |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 16, 2025 | September 25, 2026 |
| Developers | On The Bridge Games | Cracked Terminal Studio LLC |
| Publishers | On The Bridge Games | Cracked Terminal Studio LLC |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 11 |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Backrooms Cleanup Crew or Department of Collections?
Backrooms Cleanup Crew won the comparison against Department of Collections 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 Backrooms Cleanup Crew worth buying over Department of Collections?
Based on the metrics, Backrooms Cleanup Crew 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. Department of Collections currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:20 PM UTC