Inside the Backrooms vs Out of the Shadows
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Inside the Backrooms wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Out of the Shadows is $0.20 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Inside the Backrooms | Out of the Shadows |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Not Enough Data | 57 | 59 |
| Quality | 67 | 50 |
| Value | 48 | 75 |
| Popularity | 37 | 0 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.99 | $6.79 |
| Steam Review Score | 80.2% positive | N/A |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 222 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Inside the Backrooms
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Inside the Backrooms | Out of the Shadows |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 20, 2022 | October 20, 2026 |
| Developers | MrFatcat | Lobster Games |
| Publishers | MrFatcat, Dropsiick | Lobster Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 64-bit or higher | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-3770 | AMD FX-8350 | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon RX 560 with (4GB VRAM) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4GB VRAM ) | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Inside the Backrooms or Out of the Shadows?
Inside the Backrooms won the comparison against Out of the Shadows 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 Inside the Backrooms worth buying over Out of the Shadows?
Based on the metrics, Inside the Backrooms 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. Out of the Shadows currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:05 PM UTC