Antihorror vs BACKROOM LOOP
Antihorror and BACKROOM LOOP 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. Antihorror (2016) is 9 years older than BACKROOM LOOP (2025). BACKROOM LOOP scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Antihorror (44.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Antihorror |  BACKROOM LOOP | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 44.1% positive (59 reviews) | 91.2% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | HFM Games | N.C Bana |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Antihorror (2016) is 9 years older than BACKROOM LOOP (2025).
- BACKROOM LOOP scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Antihorror (44.1% positive).
- Antihorror is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than BACKROOM LOOP (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- BACKROOM LOOP is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Antihorror has no Deck rating yet.
Antihorror vs BACKROOM LOOP — FAQ
- Should I play Antihorror or BACKROOM LOOP first?
- If you want chronology, Antihorror (2016) came out before BACKROOM LOOP (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 Antihorror and BACKROOM LOOP 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.