Choose Post Mortem
Choose Post Mortem if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Post Mortem launched in 2011.
Post Mortem vs Adventure Escape Mysteries
Post Mortem and Adventure Escape Mysteries both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Post Mortem (2011) is 9 years older than Adventure Escape Mysteries (2020). Adventure Escape Mysteries scores higher on Steam reviews (86.3% positive) than Post Mortem (49.2% 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 Adventure Escape Mysteries
Choose Adventure Escape Mysteries if you want an Indie, Free To Play, and Casual experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 86.3% positive across 607 reviews.
Both Post Mortem and Adventure Escape Mysteries sit in 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
 Post Mortem |  Adventure Escape Mysteries | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2020 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 49.2% positive (177 reviews) | 86.3% positive (607 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MC2 | Haiku Games Co |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Post Mortem (2011) is 9 years older than Adventure Escape Mysteries (2020).
- Adventure Escape Mysteries scores higher on Steam reviews (86.3% positive) than Post Mortem (49.2% positive).
- Adventure Escape Mysteries is free; Post Mortem is paid (7.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Post Mortem is Deck Verified, Adventure Escape Mysteries is Deck Playable.
Post Mortem vs Adventure Escape Mysteries — FAQ
- Which is better, Post Mortem or Adventure Escape Mysteries?
- On Steam reviews Adventure Escape Mysteries scores higher (86.3% positive) than Post Mortem (49.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Adventure Escape Mysteries is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Post Mortem or Adventure Escape Mysteries first?
- If you want chronology, Post Mortem (2011) came out before Adventure Escape Mysteries (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 Post Mortem and Adventure Escape Mysteries similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Is Adventure Escape Mysteries free?
- Yes — Adventure Escape Mysteries is a free-to-play Steam title. Post Mortem is paid (7.99 USD).