Choose 18层
Choose 18层 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 18层 launched in 2022.
18层 vs Back
18层 and Back both land in Indie, Simulation, RPG 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 Indie, Simulation, RPG on Steam. 18层 (2022) is 2 years older than Back (2024). Back is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than 18层 (6.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Back
Choose Back if you want an Adventure experience. Back launched in 2024.
Both 18层 and Back sit in Indie, Simulation, and RPG 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
 18层 |  Back | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 73% positive (37 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DWall Games | MYSTERY CROWN |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- 18层 (2022) is 2 years older than Back (2024).
- Back is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than 18层 (6.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Back is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; 18层 has no Deck rating yet.
18层 vs Back — FAQ
- Should I play 18层 or Back first?
- If you want chronology, 18层 (2022) came out before Back (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 18层 and Back similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, RPG 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.