Choose Noir Syndrome
Choose Noir Syndrome if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Noir Syndrome launched in 2014.
Noir Syndrome vs Single Malt Apocalypse
Noir Syndrome and Single Malt Apocalypse both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Noir Syndrome (2014) is 9 years older than Single Malt Apocalypse (2023). Single Malt Apocalypse is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Noir Syndrome (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Single Malt Apocalypse
Choose Single Malt Apocalypse if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Single Malt Apocalypse launched in 2023.
Both Noir Syndrome and Single Malt Apocalypse sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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
 Noir Syndrome |  Single Malt Apocalypse | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 64.1% positive (128 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Glass Knuckle Games | wilpuriarts |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Noir Syndrome (2014) is 9 years older than Single Malt Apocalypse (2023).
- Single Malt Apocalypse is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Noir Syndrome (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Noir Syndrome vs Single Malt Apocalypse — FAQ
- Should I play Noir Syndrome or Single Malt Apocalypse first?
- If you want chronology, Noir Syndrome (2014) came out before Single Malt Apocalypse (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 Noir Syndrome and Single Malt Apocalypse similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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.