Choose The Descendant
Choose The Descendant if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. The Descendant launched in 2016.
The Descendant vs BACKROOMS STORIES
The Descendant and BACKROOMS STORIES 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. The Descendant (2016) is 10 years older than BACKROOMS STORIES (2026). BACKROOMS STORIES is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than The Descendant (6.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 STORIES
Choose BACKROOMS STORIES if you want the DualShock Controller Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 53% cheaper on the Steam Store. BACKROOMS STORIES launched in 2026.
Both The Descendant and BACKROOMS STORIES sit in Indie 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
 The Descendant |  BACKROOMS STORIES | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.7% positive (344 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gaming Corps AB | liminal_games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- The Descendant (2016) is 10 years older than BACKROOMS STORIES (2026).
- BACKROOMS STORIES is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than The Descendant (6.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
The Descendant vs BACKROOMS STORIES — FAQ
- Should I play The Descendant or BACKROOMS STORIES first?
- If you want chronology, The Descendant (2016) came out before BACKROOMS STORIES (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 The Descendant and BACKROOMS STORIES 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.
- Do The Descendant and BACKROOMS STORIES both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.