Choose Scene Investigators
Choose Scene Investigators if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Scene Investigators launched in 2023.
Scene Investigators vs FORENSIC - M.E. Protocol
Scene Investigators and FORENSIC - M.E. Protocol 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. Scene Investigators (2023) is 3 years older than FORENSIC - M.E. Protocol (2026). FORENSIC - M.E. Protocol scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than Scene Investigators (65.5% 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 FORENSIC - M.E. Protocol
Choose FORENSIC - M.E. Protocol if you want a Simulation game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. FORENSIC - M.E. Protocol launched in 2026.
Both Scene Investigators and FORENSIC - M.E. Protocol 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
 Scene Investigators |  FORENSIC - M.E. Protocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.5% positive (333 reviews) | 83.3% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | EQ Studios | k148 Game Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Scene Investigators (2023) is 3 years older than FORENSIC - M.E. Protocol (2026).
- FORENSIC - M.E. Protocol scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than Scene Investigators (65.5% positive).
- FORENSIC - M.E. Protocol is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Scene Investigators (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Scene Investigators is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; FORENSIC - M.E. Protocol has no Deck rating yet.
Scene Investigators vs FORENSIC - M.E. Protocol — FAQ
- Should I play Scene Investigators or FORENSIC - M.E. Protocol first?
- If you want chronology, Scene Investigators (2023) came out before FORENSIC - M.E. Protocol (2026). 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 Scene Investigators and FORENSIC - M.E. Protocol 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.
- Does Scene Investigators run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Scene Investigators is rated Deck Playable by Valve. FORENSIC - M.E. Protocol doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.