Choose This is a Ghost
Choose This is a Ghost if you want a Simulation experience. This is a Ghost launched in 2024.
This is a Ghost vs The Backrooms - Nightmare Dimension
This is a Ghost and The Backrooms - Nightmare Dimension sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: The Backrooms - Nightmare Dimension (2023) is 1 year older than This is a Ghost (2024). The Backrooms - Nightmare Dimension is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than This is a Ghost (4.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD). Both support cooperative play. 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 The Backrooms - Nightmare Dimension
Choose The Backrooms - Nightmare Dimension if you want an Action and Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 71% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Backrooms - Nightmare Dimension launched in 2023.
Both This is a Ghost and The Backrooms - Nightmare Dimension ship Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 This is a Ghost |  The Backrooms - Nightmare Dimension | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Simulation | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 16.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.6% positive (274 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Nuci | Savage Howl |
Side by side
- The Backrooms - Nightmare Dimension (2023) is 1 year older than This is a Ghost (2024).
- The Backrooms - Nightmare Dimension is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than This is a Ghost (4.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- This is a Ghost is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Backrooms - Nightmare Dimension has no Deck rating yet.
This is a Ghost vs The Backrooms - Nightmare Dimension — FAQ
- Should I play This is a Ghost or The Backrooms - Nightmare Dimension first?
- If you want chronology, The Backrooms - Nightmare Dimension (2023) came out before This is a Ghost (2024). 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.
- Do both This is a Ghost and The Backrooms - Nightmare Dimension have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: This is a Ghost ships Online Co-op, Co-op; The Backrooms - Nightmare Dimension ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does This is a Ghost run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — This is a Ghost is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Backrooms - Nightmare Dimension doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.