Choose Mimic
Choose Mimic if you want the Online PvP, LAN PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. Mimic launched in 2026.
Mimic vs EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS
Mimic 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. EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS (2025) is 1 year older than Mimic (2026). 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 EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS
Choose EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS if you want a Casual experience. EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS launched in 2025.
Both Mimic 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
 Mimic |  EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | Price unknown | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 78% positive (100 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Ryan Laley Games | 1_Cutter_1 |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS (2025) is 1 year older than Mimic (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
- EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Mimic has no Deck rating yet.
Mimic vs EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS — FAQ
- Should I play Mimic or EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS first?
- If you want chronology, EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS (2025) came out before Mimic (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 Mimic 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 Mimic and EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Mimic ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.