Emily Wants To Play vs The Backrooms: Survival
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Backrooms: Survival wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Backrooms: Survival is $0.16 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Emily Wants To Play | The Backrooms: Survival |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 42 | 64 |
| Quality | 65 | 67 |
| Value | 29 | 72 |
| Popularity | 27 | 47 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.49 | $3.33 |
| Steam Review Score | 78.6% positive | 82.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Emily Wants To Play | The Backrooms: Survival |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 10, 2015 | September 15, 2023 |
| Developers | Shawn Hitchcock | RE:CODE |
| Publishers | Hitchcock Games | RE:CODE |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 - 64 bit | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i7 or AMD equivalent (AMD FX 9500+ Series) | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | 4GB Video RAM | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Emily Wants To Play or The Backrooms: Survival?
The Backrooms: Survival won the comparison against Emily Wants To Play 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 Emily Wants To Play worth buying over The Backrooms: Survival?
Based on the metrics, The Backrooms: Survival 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. The Backrooms: Survival currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:57 PM UTC