Backrooms Lost Runners vs Backrooms Society
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Backrooms Lost Runners wins 7 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Backrooms Society is $7.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Backrooms Lost Runners | Backrooms Society |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 45 | 47 |
| Quality | 62 | 64 |
| Value | 45 | 46 |
| Popularity | 23 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $13.99 | $6.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 75.3% positive | 79.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 9 | 3 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Backrooms Lost Runners | Backrooms Society |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 17, 2026 | June 19, 2023 |
| Developers | ShimStudioGames | Mikael Bihl |
| Publishers | ShimStudioGames | Mikael Bihl |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 - 64 bit |
| Processor (minimum) | i7-7700K 4.20 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent) | AMD RYZEN 5 3600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | RTX 3060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT |
| Storage (minimum) | 6 GB available space | — |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | — | A good SSD/NVME is even better. Requirements will most likely change in the future. |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Backrooms Lost Runners or Backrooms Society?
Backrooms Lost Runners won the comparison against Backrooms Society 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 Lost Runners worth buying over Backrooms Society?
Based on the metrics, Backrooms Lost Runners 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 Society currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:08 PM UTC