Choose Metamorphosis
Choose Metamorphosis if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Metamorphosis launched in 2020.
Metamorphosis vs The Last Case of John Morley
Metamorphosis and The Last Case of John Morley both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Metamorphosis (2020) is 5 years older than The Last Case of John Morley (2025). Metamorphosis scores higher on Steam reviews (80.7% positive) than The Last Case of John Morley (76.3% 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 The Last Case of John Morley
Choose The Last Case of John Morley if you want the Subtitle Options, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 48% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Last Case of John Morley launched in 2025.
Both Metamorphosis and The Last Case of John Morley sit in 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
 Metamorphosis |  The Last Case of John Morley | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.7% positive (238 reviews) | 76.3% positive (76 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ovid Works | Indigo Studios - Interactive Stories |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Metamorphosis (2020) is 5 years older than The Last Case of John Morley (2025).
- Metamorphosis scores higher on Steam reviews (80.7% positive) than The Last Case of John Morley (76.3% positive).
- The Last Case of John Morley is currently ~48% cheaper on Steam than Metamorphosis (12.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Metamorphosis is Deck Verified, The Last Case of John Morley is Deck Playable.
Metamorphosis vs The Last Case of John Morley — FAQ
- Should I play Metamorphosis or The Last Case of John Morley first?
- If you want chronology, Metamorphosis (2020) came out before The Last Case of John Morley (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 Metamorphosis and The Last Case of John Morley similar?
- They overlap on 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.