Choose Back in 1995
Choose Back in 1995 if it's currently about 96% cheaper on the Steam Store. Back in 1995 launched in 2016.
Back in 1995 vs Sorry We're Closed
Back in 1995 and Sorry We're Closed 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. Back in 1995 (2016) is 8 years older than Sorry We're Closed (2024). Sorry We're Closed scores higher on Steam reviews (98.2% positive) than Back in 1995 (66.2% 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 Sorry We're Closed
Choose Sorry We're Closed if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,312 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Back in 1995 and Sorry We're Closed sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Back in 1995 |  Sorry We're Closed | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.2% positive (74 reviews) | 98.2% positive (1,312 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Throw the warped code out | à la mode games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Back in 1995 (2016) is 8 years older than Sorry We're Closed (2024).
- Sorry We're Closed scores higher on Steam reviews (98.2% positive) than Back in 1995 (66.2% positive).
- Back in 1995 is currently ~96% cheaper on Steam than Sorry We're Closed (0.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Sorry We're Closed is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Back in 1995 has no Deck rating yet.
Back in 1995 vs Sorry We're Closed — FAQ
- Should I play Back in 1995 or Sorry We're Closed first?
- If you want chronology, Back in 1995 (2016) came out before Sorry We're Closed (2024). 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 Back in 1995 and Sorry We're Closed 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.