Choose SpyParty
Choose SpyParty if you want a Strategy, Simulation, and Early Access experience. SpyParty launched in 2018.
SpyParty vs Murder&Spies
SpyParty and Murder&Spies both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. SpyParty (2018) is 7 years older than Murder&Spies (2025). Murder&Spies is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than SpyParty (4.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 Murder&Spies
Choose Murder&Spies if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Murder&Spies launched in 2025.
Both SpyParty and Murder&Spies sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 SpyParty |  Murder&Spies | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.7% positive (860 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Chris Hecker, John Cimino | gamesbynav |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- SpyParty (2018) is 7 years older than Murder&Spies (2025).
- Murder&Spies is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than SpyParty (4.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- SpyParty is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Murder&Spies has no Deck rating yet.
SpyParty vs Murder&Spies — FAQ
- Should I play SpyParty or Murder&Spies first?
- If you want chronology, SpyParty (2018) came out before Murder&Spies (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 SpyParty and Murder&Spies similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 SpyParty run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SpyParty is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Murder&Spies doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.