Choose Platform 8
Choose Platform 8 if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,124 Steam reviews back the pick.
Platform 8 vs Backrooms Multi-Verses
Platform 8 and Backrooms Multi-Verses both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. Platform 8 (2024) is 1 year older than Backrooms Multi-Verses (2025). Backrooms Multi-Verses is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Platform 8 (3.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 Backrooms Multi-Verses
Choose Backrooms Multi-Verses if you want an Action and Casual experience. Backrooms Multi-Verses launched in 2025.
Both Platform 8 and Backrooms Multi-Verses sit in Indie, Adventure, 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
 Platform 8 |  Backrooms Multi-Verses | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.3% positive (1,124 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | KOTAKE CREATE | Mirrion INC. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Platform 8 (2024) is 1 year older than Backrooms Multi-Verses (2025).
- Backrooms Multi-Verses is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Platform 8 (3.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- Platform 8 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Backrooms Multi-Verses has no Deck rating yet.
Platform 8 vs Backrooms Multi-Verses — FAQ
- Should I play Platform 8 or Backrooms Multi-Verses first?
- If you want chronology, Platform 8 (2024) came out before Backrooms Multi-Verses (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 Platform 8 and Backrooms Multi-Verses similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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 Platform 8 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Platform 8 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Backrooms Multi-Verses doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.