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The Lost vs NO BACKUP

The Lost and NO BACKUP both land in Action, Indie, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. The Lost (2024) is 2 years older than NO BACKUP (2026). NO BACKUP is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than The Lost (8.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 The Lost

Choose The Lost if you want an Adventure and Simulation game with Online PvP and PvP. The Lost launched in 2024.

Choose NO BACKUP

Choose NO BACKUP if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. NO BACKUP launched in 2026.

Both The Lost and NO BACKUP sit in Action, Indie, and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online 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 Lost vs NO BACKUP — Steam metadata comparison
The Lost — Steam game coverThe LostNO BACKUP — Steam game coverNO BACKUP
Released20242026
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early AccessAction, Indie, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Playable
Price9.99 USD8.99 USD
Steam reviews62.2% positive (127 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersFumeblast StudiosSerundeox

Side by side

The Lost vs NO BACKUP — FAQ

Should I play The Lost or NO BACKUP first?
If you want chronology, The Lost (2024) came out before NO BACKUP (2026). 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 Lost and NO BACKUP similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Early Access 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 Lost and NO BACKUP have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Lost ships Online Co-op, Co-op; NO BACKUP ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
The Lost vs NO BACKUP — Verdict (2026) · imho.run