Backrooms Lost Runners vs The Outlast Trials
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Outlast Trials wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Outlast Trials is R$10.14 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Backrooms Lost Runners | The Outlast Trials |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Worth It | 45 | 69 |
| Quality | 62 | 75 |
| Value | 58 | 56 |
| Popularity | 23 | 51 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 42.54 | R$ 32.40 |
| Steam Review Score | 75.3% positive | 92.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 9 | 29.7K |
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Details and requirements
| Item | Backrooms Lost Runners | The Outlast Trials |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 17, 2026 | March 5, 2024 |
| Developers | ShimStudioGames | Red Barrels |
| Publishers | ShimStudioGames | Red Barrels |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit | WIndows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | i7-7700K 4.20 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent) | Intel Core i7-6700K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | RTX 3060 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, 8 GB or Intel Arc A580, 8GB |
| Storage (minimum) | 6 GB available space | 40 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Backrooms Lost Runners or The Outlast Trials?
The Outlast Trials 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 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 Lost Runners currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:21 PM UTC