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Backrooms Lost RunnersVSInvokyr

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Backrooms Lost Runners

Backrooms Lost Runners

ActionIndieEarly AccessAdventureMultiplayerExplorationFirst-Person +15
Quality
62Popularity
23Value
45
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
$13.99
Buy
VS
Invokyr

Invokyr

ActionIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureFree To PlayMultiplayerExplorationFirst-Person +14
Quality
74Popularity
21Value
69
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 1 day
−45% $7.20
Buy

Winner

Invokyr wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Buy on Kinguin
6
Backrooms Lost Runners
6 of 14 metrics
Invokyr
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$13.99 -
$7.20 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.18 -
$5.58 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-45% Wins
Sales Frequency
14 price changes Wins
4 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
75.5% positive -
94.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
637 Wins
489 -
Positive Steam Reviews
481 Wins
462 -
Negative Steam Reviews
156 -
27 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
13 -
2.7K Wins
Steam Recommendations
640 Wins
479 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
19 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
17 languages Wins
13 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2026 -
Oct 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleBackrooms Lost Runners

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeInvokyr

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Backrooms Lost Runners
Invokyr

Player count trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review score trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review volume trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Backrooms Lost Runners

Backrooms Lost Runners

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin$13.99Buy
Steam
Steam$13.99View
Invokyr

Invokyr

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −45% $7.20Buy
Steam
Steam +35% $9.74View

Backrooms Lost Runners

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

76% positive (637 reviews): mostly positive
637 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$13.99: reasonable price

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Players up 200% in recent days
30 concurrent players: niche audience

Invokyr

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

95% positive (311 reviews): very positive reception
311 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$7.20: very accessible price
45% off: decent discount
Historical low: $5.58: room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Players up 520% in recent days
3,133 concurrent players: solid base
311 new reviews: still being discovered
Game detailsBackrooms Lost RunnersInvokyr
Release date
June 17, 2026
October 8, 2026
Developers
ShimStudioGames
Ludogram
Publishers
ShimStudioGames
Shochiku, Ludogram
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
19
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Backrooms Lost Runners

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: i7-7700K 4.20 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent)
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: RTX 3060
  • Storage: 6 GB available space

Invokyr

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: 64-bit Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-11500 Or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
Which is better: Backrooms Lost Runners or Invokyr?

Invokyr 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 Invokyr?

Based on the metrics, Invokyr 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. Invokyr currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 03:42 AM UTC

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