Backrooms: Lost Tape vs Dark Pals: The 1st Floor
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Dark Pals: The 1st Floor wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Dark Pals: The 1st Floor is R$41.85 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Backrooms: Lost Tape | Dark Pals: The 1st Floor |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 47 | 63 |
| Quality | 66 | 70 |
| Value | 41 | 86 |
| Popularity | 25 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 56.99 | R$ 15.14 |
| Steam Review Score | 81.2% positive | 87.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 7 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Backrooms: Lost Tape
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Details and requirements
| Item | Backrooms: Lost Tape | Dark Pals: The 1st Floor |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 23, 2022 | May 1, 2026 |
| Developers | Cortez Productions | Skunx Games |
| Publishers | Cortez Productions | Skunx Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7 6700 or Ryzen 7 1700 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GTX 1070 8GB or RX 580 8GB | Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 8 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Backrooms: Lost Tape or Dark Pals: The 1st Floor?
Dark Pals: The 1st Floor won the comparison against Backrooms: Lost Tape 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 Tape worth buying over Dark Pals: The 1st Floor?
Based on the metrics, Dark Pals: The 1st Floor 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. Dark Pals: The 1st Floor currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:16 PM UTC