Choose Pathologic 3
Choose Pathologic 3 if you want an Indie and RPG game with Custom Volume Controls. Pathologic 3 launched in 2026.
Pathologic 3 vs BACKROOMS ANOMALY
Pathologic 3 and BACKROOMS ANOMALY both land in 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 Adventure, Simulation on Steam. Both released in 2026. Pathologic 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than BACKROOMS ANOMALY (75.9% positive). 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 ANOMALY
Choose BACKROOMS ANOMALY if you want the Adjustable Difficulty and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. BACKROOMS ANOMALY launched in 2026.
Both Pathologic 3 and BACKROOMS ANOMALY sit in Adventure and Simulation on Steam and both list Camera Comfort, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 Pathologic 3 |  BACKROOMS ANOMALY | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87% positive (994 reviews) | 75.9% positive (58 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ice-Pick Lodge | liminal_games |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
- Pathologic 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than BACKROOMS ANOMALY (75.9% positive).
- BACKROOMS ANOMALY is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Pathologic 3 (6.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Pathologic 3 is Deck Playable, BACKROOMS ANOMALY is Deck Verified.
Pathologic 3 vs BACKROOMS ANOMALY — FAQ
- Are Pathologic 3 and BACKROOMS ANOMALY similar?
- They overlap on 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.