Backrooms: ExtractionsVSThe Outlast Trials
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Backrooms: Extractions
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The Outlast Trials
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The Outlast Trials wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.
Head-to-head metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.
Statistics over time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player count trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview score trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview volume trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Backrooms: Extractions
Quality
Splits opinions: likely to click if you're already a genre fan.
Value
Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.
The Outlast Trials
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience: general consensus is positive.
Value
Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.
Popularity
Steady player base with a dedicated community keeping it alive.
Backrooms: Extractions
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-12400F / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 (8 GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 12 GB available space
The Outlast Trials
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: WIndows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, 8 GB or Intel Arc A580, 8GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 40 GB available space
- Additional Notes: High 1080p @ 60 FPS, DX12, Ray Tracing OFF
Which is better: Backrooms: Extractions or The Outlast Trials?
The Outlast Trials won the comparison against Backrooms: Extractions 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: Extractions worth buying over The Outlast Trials?
Based on the metrics, The Outlast Trials 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. Backrooms: Extractions currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 09:54 AM UTC