Choose The Backrooms Multiplayer
Choose The Backrooms Multiplayer if you want a Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, and RPG game with MMO, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards. The Backrooms Multiplayer launched in 2022.
The Backrooms Multiplayer vs EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS
The Backrooms Multiplayer and EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Backrooms Multiplayer (2022) is 3 years older than EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS (2025). EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS scores higher on Steam reviews (78% positive) than The Backrooms Multiplayer (47.1% 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 EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS
Choose EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS launched in 2025.
Both The Backrooms Multiplayer and EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN 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 Backrooms Multiplayer |  EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 47.1% positive (34 reviews) | 78% positive (100 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Untold Backrooms Stories | 1_Cutter_1 |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Backrooms Multiplayer (2022) is 3 years older than EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS (2025).
- EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS scores higher on Steam reviews (78% positive) than The Backrooms Multiplayer (47.1% positive).
- EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than The Backrooms Multiplayer (5.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Backrooms Multiplayer has no Deck rating yet.
The Backrooms Multiplayer vs EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS — FAQ
- Should I play The Backrooms Multiplayer or EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS first?
- If you want chronology, The Backrooms Multiplayer (2022) came out before EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS (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 Backrooms Multiplayer and EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both The Backrooms Multiplayer and EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Backrooms Multiplayer ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.