Choose Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker
Choose Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker if you want a RPG and Early Access game with Camera Comfort, Keyboard Only Option, and Save Anytime. Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker launched in 2026.
Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker vs The Last Case of John Morley
Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker 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. The Last Case of John Morley (2025) is 1 year older than Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker (2026). Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than The Last Case of John Morley (76.3% 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 and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 35% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Last Case of John Morley launched in 2025.
Both Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker and The Last Case of John Morley sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker |  The Last Case of John Morley | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.1% positive (452 reviews) | 76.3% positive (76 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gamercury | Indigo Studios - Interactive Stories |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Last Case of John Morley (2025) is 1 year older than Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker (2026).
- Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than The Last Case of John Morley (76.3% positive).
- The Last Case of John Morley is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker (12.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The Last Case of John Morley is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker has no Deck rating yet.
Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker vs The Last Case of John Morley — FAQ
- Should I play Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker or The Last Case of John Morley first?
- If you want chronology, The Last Case of John Morley (2025) came out before Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker (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 Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker 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.