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Before They Catch Us vs Nocturne Hollow

Before They Catch Us and Nocturne Hollow 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. Before They Catch Us (2025) is 1 year older than Nocturne Hollow (2026). Before They Catch Us is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Nocturne Hollow (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Before They Catch Us

Choose Before They Catch Us if you want a RPG game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Before They Catch Us launched in 2025.

Choose Nocturne Hollow

Choose Nocturne Hollow if you want a Casual and Early Access experience. Nocturne Hollow launched in 2026.

Both Before They Catch Us and Nocturne Hollow 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

Before They Catch Us vs Nocturne Hollow — Steam metadata comparison
Before They Catch Us — Steam game coverBefore They Catch UsNocturne Hollow — Steam game coverNocturne Hollow
Released20252026
GenresIndie, Adventure, RPGIndie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access
PlatformsWindows, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price7.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews8 reviews—
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersANTertainmentKeith Morreale

Side by side

Before They Catch Us vs Nocturne Hollow — FAQ

Should I play Before They Catch Us or Nocturne Hollow first?
If you want chronology, Before They Catch Us (2025) came out before Nocturne Hollow (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 Before They Catch Us and Nocturne Hollow 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.
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