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 Apestin Explorer
Post Mortem and Apestin Explorer 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 15 years older than Apestin Explorer (2026). Post Mortem is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Apestin Explorer has no Deck rating yet. 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 Apestin Explorer
Choose Apestin Explorer if you want an Indie game with Subtitle Options, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Apestin Explorer launched in 2026.
Both Post Mortem and Apestin Explorer 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 |  Apestin Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2026 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 49.2% positive (177 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MC2 | SAND Games |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Post Mortem (2011) is 15 years older than Apestin Explorer (2026).
- Post Mortem is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Apestin Explorer has no Deck rating yet.
Post Mortem vs Apestin Explorer — FAQ
- Should I play Post Mortem or Apestin Explorer first?
- If you want chronology, Post Mortem (2011) came out before Apestin Explorer (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 Post Mortem and Apestin Explorer 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.
- Does Post Mortem run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Post Mortem is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Apestin Explorer doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.