Choose The Persistence
Choose The Persistence if you want an Adventure game with VR Supported. The Persistence launched in 2020.
The Persistence vs Backrooms Escape Protocol
The Persistence and Backrooms Escape Protocol both land in Action, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie on Steam. The Persistence (2020) is 5 years older than Backrooms Escape Protocol (2025). Backrooms Escape Protocol is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than The Persistence (2.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Backrooms Escape Protocol
Choose Backrooms Escape Protocol if you want an Early Access game with Online Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Backrooms Escape Protocol launched in 2025.
Both The Persistence and Backrooms Escape Protocol sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, LAN Co-op, and Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Persistence |  Backrooms Escape Protocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.7% positive (63 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Firesprite Ltd | Alarm Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The Persistence (2020) is 5 years older than Backrooms Escape Protocol (2025).
- Backrooms Escape Protocol is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than The Persistence (2.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
The Persistence vs Backrooms Escape Protocol — FAQ
- Should I play The Persistence or Backrooms Escape Protocol first?
- If you want chronology, The Persistence (2020) came out before Backrooms Escape Protocol (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are The Persistence and Backrooms Escape Protocol similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both The Persistence and Backrooms Escape Protocol have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Persistence ships LAN Co-op, Co-op; Backrooms Escape Protocol ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.