Jewel bits vs Murder by Numbers
Jewel bits and Murder by Numbers 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. Jewel bits (2016) is 4 years older than Murder by Numbers (2020). Jewel bits is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than Murder by Numbers (6.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Jewel bits |  Murder by Numbers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 86% positive (947 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mysia Games | Mediatonic |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Jewel bits (2016) is 4 years older than Murder by Numbers (2020).
- Jewel bits is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than Murder by Numbers (6.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Murder by Numbers is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Jewel bits has no Deck rating yet.
Jewel bits vs Murder by Numbers — FAQ
- Should I play Jewel bits or Murder by Numbers first?
- If you want chronology, Jewel bits (2016) came out before Murder by Numbers (2020). 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 Jewel bits and Murder by Numbers 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.