Choose PROJECT 13
Choose PROJECT 13 if you want a Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. PROJECT 13 launched in 2024.
PROJECT 13 vs BACKROOMS LIMINAL ESCAPE
PROJECT 13 and BACKROOMS LIMINAL ESCAPE both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. PROJECT 13 (2024) is 1 year older than BACKROOMS LIMINAL ESCAPE (2025). Both sit near 78% positive on Steam (PROJECT 13: 73 reviews, BACKROOMS LIMINAL ESCAPE: 28). 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 BACKROOMS LIMINAL ESCAPE
Choose BACKROOMS LIMINAL ESCAPE if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. BACKROOMS LIMINAL ESCAPE launched in 2025.
Both PROJECT 13 and BACKROOMS LIMINAL ESCAPE sit in Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (78.1% vs 78.6% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 PROJECT 13 |  BACKROOMS LIMINAL ESCAPE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.1% positive (73 reviews) | 78.6% positive (28 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | VirtualVillain, Drybread | kc6067 |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- PROJECT 13 (2024) is 1 year older than BACKROOMS LIMINAL ESCAPE (2025).
- Both sit near 78% positive on Steam (PROJECT 13: 73 reviews, BACKROOMS LIMINAL ESCAPE: 28).
- PROJECT 13 is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than BACKROOMS LIMINAL ESCAPE (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- PROJECT 13 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; BACKROOMS LIMINAL ESCAPE has no Deck rating yet.
PROJECT 13 vs BACKROOMS LIMINAL ESCAPE — FAQ
- Should I play PROJECT 13 or BACKROOMS LIMINAL ESCAPE first?
- If you want chronology, PROJECT 13 (2024) came out before BACKROOMS LIMINAL ESCAPE (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 PROJECT 13 and BACKROOMS LIMINAL ESCAPE similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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 PROJECT 13 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — PROJECT 13 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. BACKROOMS LIMINAL ESCAPE doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.