Backrooms: Lost TapeVSProtocol 86: Chernobyl
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Winner
Protocol 86: Chernobyl wins 7 of 12 head-to-head metrics.
Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.
Head-to-head metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.
Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.
Statistics over time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player count trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview score trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview volume trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timeBackrooms: Lost Tape
Quality
Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.
Value
Price near historical low: a solid moment to consider buying.
Popularity
Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.
Protocol 86: Chernobyl
Quality
Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.
Value
Value isn't great at this price: better opportunities expected.
Backrooms: Lost Tape
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i7 6700 or Ryzen 7 1700
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 1070 8GB or RX 580 8GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 8 GB available space
- Sound Card: Any
- VR Support: No
- Additional Notes: Intended for High/Ultra Graphics Settings (50-60 FPS at 1080p)
Protocol 86: Chernobyl
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 or Intel Core i5-11400
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Which is better: Backrooms: Lost Tape or Protocol 86: Chernobyl?
Protocol 86: Chernobyl 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 Protocol 86: Chernobyl?
Based on the metrics, Protocol 86: Chernobyl 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 Tape currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 08:45 PM UTC