Choose September 7th
Choose September 7th if it matches what drew you to this matchup. September 7th launched in 2023.
September 7th vs Through The Backrooms
September 7th and Through The Backrooms both land in Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. September 7th is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Through The Backrooms has no Deck rating yet. 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 Through The Backrooms
Choose Through The Backrooms if you want an Adventure experience.
Both September 7th and Through The Backrooms sit in Indie and Simulation 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
 September 7th |  Through The Backrooms | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | — |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 85.8% positive (642 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | EMIKA_GAMES | Framen's Production |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- September 7th is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Through The Backrooms has no Deck rating yet.
September 7th vs Through The Backrooms — FAQ
- Are September 7th and Through The Backrooms similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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.
- Does September 7th run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — September 7th is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Through The Backrooms doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.