The Classrooms vs Transliminal: Beyond The Backrooms
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Transliminal: Beyond The Backrooms wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Transliminal: Beyond The Backrooms is $0.50 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Classrooms | Transliminal: Beyond The Backrooms |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 52 | 54 |
| Quality | 72 | 70 |
| Value | 48 | 49 |
| Popularity | 28 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $12.99 | $12.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.5% positive | 91% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 34 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | The Classrooms | Transliminal: Beyond The Backrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 28, 2022 | November 15, 2022 |
| Developers | Hillcrest Games Inc., Xefier Games | Corey Jeffries |
| Publishers | Xefier Games | Spatial Quotient |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 or Higher | 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i7 3Ghz or AMD equivalent | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX 1070 8GB VRAM or higher | RTX 3060 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 12 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Classrooms or Transliminal: Beyond The Backrooms?
Transliminal: Beyond The Backrooms won the comparison against The Classrooms 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 The Classrooms worth buying over Transliminal: Beyond The Backrooms?
Based on the metrics, Transliminal: Beyond 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. Transliminal: Beyond The Backrooms currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:38 PM UTC