Choose Face Noir
Choose Face Noir if it's currently about 23% cheaper on the Steam Store. Face Noir launched in 2013.
Face Noir vs The Last Case of John Morley
Face Noir 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. Face Noir (2013) is 12 years older than The Last Case of John Morley (2025). The Last Case of John Morley scores higher on Steam reviews (76.3% positive) than Face Noir (67.3% 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 the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Last Case of John Morley launched in 2025.
Both Face Noir 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
 Face Noir |  The Last Case of John Morley | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 67.3% positive (52 reviews) | 76.3% positive (76 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mad Orange | Indigo Studios - Interactive Stories |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Face Noir (2013) is 12 years older than The Last Case of John Morley (2025).
- The Last Case of John Morley scores higher on Steam reviews (76.3% positive) than Face Noir (67.3% positive).
- Face Noir is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than The Last Case of John Morley (9.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- The Last Case of John Morley is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Face Noir has no Deck rating yet.
Face Noir vs The Last Case of John Morley — FAQ
- Should I play Face Noir or The Last Case of John Morley first?
- If you want chronology, Face Noir (2013) 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 Face Noir 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.