# Games like Backroom

> The closest matches to Backroom: Monster Train, Cobalt Core, StarVaders, Balatro, and Inscryption. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Monster Train](https://imho.run/games/1102190/monster-train) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Rogue-lite, like Backroom. 12,182 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1102190/)
2. [Cobalt Core](https://imho.run/games/2179850/cobalt-core) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Deckbuilding, like Backroom. 3,263 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2179850/)
3. [StarVaders](https://imho.run/games/2097570/starvaders) — A frequent pick in Backroom players' libraries, and another Strategy. 2,110 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2097570/)
4. [Balatro](https://imho.run/games/2379780/balatro) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Rogue-lite, like Backroom. 99,852 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780/)
5. [Inscryption](https://imho.run/games/1092790/inscryption) — Also Rogue-lite and Deckbuilding, like Backroom. 74,873 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1092790/)
6. [Backpack Hero](https://imho.run/games/1970580/backpack-hero) — A frequent pick in Backroom players' libraries, and another RPG. 4,035 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1970580/)
7. [Wildfrost](https://imho.run/games/1811990/wildfrost) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Rogue-lite, like Backroom. 5,253 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1811990/)
8. [Banners of Ruin](https://imho.run/games/1075740/banners-of-ruin) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Rogue-lite, like Backroom. 1,239 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1075740/)
9. [Slay the Spire](https://imho.run/games/646570/slay-the-spire) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Rogue-lite, like Backroom. 75,305 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/646570/)
10. [Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles](https://imho.run/games/1755830/astrea-six-sided-oracles) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Rogue-lite, like Backroom. 1,031 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1755830/)
11. [Trials of Fire](https://imho.run/games/1038370/trials-of-fire) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Rogue-lite, like Backroom. 1,597 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1038370/)
12. [Roguebook](https://imho.run/games/1076200/roguebook) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Rogue-lite, like Backroom. 1,911 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1076200/)
13. [Pirates Outlaws](https://imho.run/games/1046300/pirates-outlaws) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Rogue-lite, like Backroom. 295 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1046300/)
14. [Into the Breach](https://imho.run/games/590380/into-the-breach) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Backroom. 12,387 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/590380/)
15. [Monster Slayers](https://imho.run/games/496620/monster-slayers) — A frequent pick in Backroom players' libraries, and another Action. 609 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/496620/)
16. [Othercide](https://imho.run/games/798490/othercide) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Backroom. 2,456 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/798490/)
17. [Ratropolis](https://imho.run/games/1108370/ratropolis) — Also Rogue-lite and Deckbuilding, like Backroom. 1,698 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1108370/)
18. [Dicey Dungeons](https://imho.run/games/861540/dicey-dungeons) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Rogue-lite, like Backroom. 6,133 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/861540/)
19. [Loop Hero](https://imho.run/games/1282730/loop-hero) — Also Rogue-lite and Deckbuilding, like Backroom. 15,907 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1282730/)
20. [Deep Sky Derelicts](https://imho.run/games/698640/deep-sky-derelicts) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Rogue-lite, like Backroom. 1,130 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/698640/)
21. [Inkbound](https://imho.run/games/1062810/inkbound) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Backroom. 2,729 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1062810/)
22. [Circadian Dice](https://imho.run/games/1893620/circadian-dice) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Rogue-lite, like Backroom. 477 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1893620/)
23. [LuckLand](https://imho.run/games/2516820/luckland) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Rogue-lite, like Backroom. 145 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2516820/)
24. [Gordian Quest](https://imho.run/games/981430/gordian-quest) — Also Roguelike Deckbuilder and Deckbuilding, like Backroom. 1,811 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/981430/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2259380&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2259380&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2259380&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2259380
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2259380
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Backroom

Embark on a gripping journey in Backroom, a unique blend of backrooms and rogelike-deckbuilding genres. Spin the slot machine in eerie labyrinths, select from diverse symbols, craft your deck, and strive to escape the enigmatic backrooms!

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2259380
- **Developer:** Molance Games
- **Publisher:** Molance Games
- **Genres:** Strategy, Indie, Simulation
- **Categories:** Single-player, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Apr 5, 2024
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2259380/backroom)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2259380&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2259380/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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