Choose Crime O'Clock
Choose Crime O'Clock if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Crime O'Clock launched in 2023.
Crime O'Clock vs Query Noir
Crime O'Clock and Query Noir both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Crime O'Clock (2023) is 3 years older than Query Noir (2026). Query Noir is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Crime O'Clock (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Query Noir
Choose Query Noir if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Query Noir launched in 2026.
Both Crime O'Clock and Query Noir sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 Crime O'Clock |  Query Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 62.2% positive (217 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bad Seed | Alfish Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Crime O'Clock (2023) is 3 years older than Query Noir (2026).
- Query Noir is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Crime O'Clock (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Crime O'Clock is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Query Noir has no Deck rating yet.
Crime O'Clock vs Query Noir — FAQ
- Should I play Crime O'Clock or Query Noir first?
- If you want chronology, Crime O'Clock (2023) came out before Query Noir (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 Crime O'Clock and Query Noir similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 Crime O'Clock run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Crime O'Clock is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Query Noir doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.