Backrooms Society vs MIMESIS
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
MIMESIS wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. MIMESIS is $3.60 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Backrooms Society | MIMESIS |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 47 | 63 |
| Quality | 64 | 69 |
| Value | 46 | 69 |
| Popularity | 23 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.99 | $3.39 |
| Steam Review Score | 79.6% positive | 84.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3 | 303 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Backrooms Society | MIMESIS |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 19, 2023 | October 27, 2025 |
| Developers | Mikael Bihl | ReLU Games, Inc. |
| Publishers | Mikael Bihl | ReLU Games, Inc., KRAFTON, Inc. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 - 64 bit | Windows 10 or newer, 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD RYZEN 5 3600 | Intel Core i5-9400F / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT | GTX 1660 Super 6GB / AMD RX590 8GB |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | A good SSD/NVME is even better. Requirements will most likely change in the future. | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. Requirements to run on 1080p resolution |
| Network (minimum) | — | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Backrooms Society or MIMESIS?
MIMESIS won the comparison against Backrooms Society 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 Society worth buying over MIMESIS?
Based on the metrics, MIMESIS 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. MIMESIS currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:32 PM UTC