Backrooms: Escape Together vs Time Lock VR 1
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Backrooms: Escape Together wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Time Lock VR 1 is $9.75 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Backrooms: Escape Together | Time Lock VR 1 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 58 | 54 |
| Quality | 72 | 63 |
| Value | 49 | 66 |
| Popularity | 38 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.99 | $0.19 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.9% positive | 77.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 710 | 261 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Backrooms: Escape Together
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Details and requirements
| Item | Backrooms: Escape Together | Time Lock VR 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 18, 2022 | August 9, 2017 |
| Developers | Triiodide Studios | WR-VRG |
| Publishers | Triiodide Studios | Whale Rock Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bit Windows 11 (Latest Feature Update) | Windows 10/11 (64 bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 8GB / Radeon RX 6600 XT | GeForce GTX 1630 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Backrooms: Escape Together or Time Lock VR 1?
Backrooms: Escape Together won the comparison against Time Lock VR 1 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: Escape Together worth buying over Time Lock VR 1?
Based on the metrics, Backrooms: Escape Together 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. Time Lock VR 1 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:23 PM UTC