Choose Night Book
Choose Night Book if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Night Book launched in 2021.
Night Book vs MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE
Night Book and MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Night Book (2021) is 2 years older than MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE (2023). MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE scores higher on Steam reviews (77.1% positive) than Night Book (73.3% 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 MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE
Choose MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE if you want an Indie and Casual experience. MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE launched in 2023.
Both Night Book and MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE sit in 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
 Night Book |  MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.54 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.3% positive (202 reviews) | 77.1% positive (35 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Wales Interactive, Good Gate Media | Hakababunko |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Night Book (2021) is 2 years older than MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE (2023).
- MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE scores higher on Steam reviews (77.1% positive) than Night Book (73.3% positive).
- Night Book is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE (2.54 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Night Book vs MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE — FAQ
- Should I play Night Book or MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE first?
- If you want chronology, Night Book (2021) came out before MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE (2023). 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 Night Book and MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Do Night Book and MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.