Backrooms Lost Runners vs Inside the Backrooms
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Inside the Backrooms wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Inside the Backrooms 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 | Inside the Backrooms |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 45 | 57 |
| Quality | 62 | 67 |
| Value | 45 | 48 |
| Popularity | 23 | 37 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $13.99 | $6.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 75.3% positive | 80.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 9 | 222 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Backrooms Lost Runners
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Details and requirements
| Item | Backrooms Lost Runners | Inside the Backrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 17, 2026 | June 20, 2022 |
| Developers | ShimStudioGames | MrFatcat |
| Publishers | ShimStudioGames | MrFatcat, Dropsiick |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 7 64-bit or higher |
| Processor (minimum) | i7-7700K 4.20 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent) | Intel Core i7-3770 | AMD FX-8350 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | RTX 3060 | AMD Radeon RX 560 with (4GB VRAM) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4GB VRAM ) |
| Storage (minimum) | 6 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Backrooms Lost Runners or Inside the Backrooms?
Inside the Backrooms won the comparison against Backrooms Lost Runners 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 Inside the Backrooms?
Based on the metrics, Inside the Backrooms 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. Inside the Backrooms currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC