Choose In the footage
Choose In the footage if it matches what drew you to this matchup. In the footage launched in 2023.
In the footage vs Running Through Backrooms
In the footage and Running Through Backrooms both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. In the footage (2023) is 2 years older than Running Through Backrooms (2025). Running Through Backrooms is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than In the footage (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Running Through Backrooms
Choose Running Through Backrooms if you want an Action, Indie, and Casual experience. Running Through Backrooms launched in 2025.
Both In the footage and Running Through Backrooms sit in 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
 In the footage |  Running Through Backrooms | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 75% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 727 Not Hound | Gab Games |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- In the footage (2023) is 2 years older than Running Through Backrooms (2025).
- Running Through Backrooms is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than In the footage (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
In the footage vs Running Through Backrooms — FAQ
- Should I play In the footage or Running Through Backrooms first?
- If you want chronology, In the footage (2023) came out before Running Through 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 In the footage and Running Through Backrooms similar?
- They overlap on 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.