Backrooms: Lost Tape vs Within Skerry
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Backrooms: Lost Tape wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Within Skerry is $12.79 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 | Within Skerry |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 47 | 55 |
| Quality | 66 | 62 |
| Value | 42 | 59 |
| Popularity | 25 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $15.99 | $3.20 |
| Steam Review Score | 81.2% positive | 78.9% positive |
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Backrooms: Lost Tape
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Details and requirements
| Item | Backrooms: Lost Tape | Within Skerry |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 23, 2022 | February 8, 2022 |
| Developers | Cortez Productions | Stanislaw Truchowski |
| Publishers | Cortez Productions | TurnVex |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7 6700 or Ryzen 7 1700 | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | GTX 1070 8GB or RX 580 8GB | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 8 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Backrooms: Lost Tape or Within Skerry?
Backrooms: Lost Tape won the comparison against Within Skerry 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 Within Skerry?
Based on the metrics, Backrooms: Lost Tape 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. Within Skerry currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:08 PM UTC