Choose The Eightfold Path
Choose The Eightfold Path if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Eightfold Path launched in 2024.
The Eightfold Path vs Backmooms
The Eightfold Path and Backmooms both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Eightfold Path (2024) is 1 year older than Backmooms (2025). The Eightfold Path scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Backmooms (84.6% positive). 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 Backmooms
Choose Backmooms if you want an Action and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Backmooms launched in 2025.
Both The Eightfold Path and Backmooms sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam, 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 Eightfold Path |  Backmooms | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.3% positive (13 reviews) | 84.6% positive (52 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Friendly Llama | LuuuLuuuL |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Eightfold Path (2024) is 1 year older than Backmooms (2025).
- The Eightfold Path scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Backmooms (84.6% positive).
- Backmooms is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than The Eightfold Path (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
The Eightfold Path vs Backmooms — FAQ
- Should I play The Eightfold Path or Backmooms first?
- If you want chronology, The Eightfold Path (2024) came out before Backmooms (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 Eightfold Path and Backmooms similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.