Virtual Virtual Reality vs BACKROOM LOOP
Virtual Virtual Reality 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. Virtual Virtual Reality (2018) is 7 years older than BACKROOM LOOP (2025). Both sit near 92% positive on Steam (Virtual Virtual Reality: 543 reviews, BACKROOM LOOP: 34). 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
 Virtual Virtual Reality |  BACKROOM LOOP | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (543 reviews) | 91.2% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tender Claws | N.C Bana |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Virtual Virtual Reality (2018) is 7 years older than BACKROOM LOOP (2025).
- Both sit near 92% positive on Steam (Virtual Virtual Reality: 543 reviews, BACKROOM LOOP: 34).
- BACKROOM LOOP is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Virtual Virtual Reality (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Virtual Virtual Reality is Deck Unsupported, BACKROOM LOOP is Deck Playable.
Virtual Virtual Reality vs BACKROOM LOOP — FAQ
- Should I play Virtual Virtual Reality or BACKROOM LOOP first?
- If you want chronology, Virtual Virtual Reality (2018) 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 Virtual Virtual Reality 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.