Choose The Silver Case
Choose The Silver Case if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Silver Case launched in 2016.
The Silver Case vs Fateful End: True Case Files
The Silver Case and Fateful End: True Case Files 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. The Silver Case (2016) is 4 years older than Fateful End: True Case Files (2020). Fateful End: True Case Files is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Silver Case (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Fateful End: True Case Files
Choose Fateful End: True Case Files if you want an Indie, RPG, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Fateful End: True Case Files launched in 2020.
Both The Silver Case and Fateful End: True Case Files 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
 The Silver Case |  Fateful End: True Case Files | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.1% positive (654 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC., PLAYISM | Genuine |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- The Silver Case (2016) is 4 years older than Fateful End: True Case Files (2020).
- Fateful End: True Case Files is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Silver Case (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The Silver Case is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Fateful End: True Case Files has no Deck rating yet.
The Silver Case vs Fateful End: True Case Files — FAQ
- Should I play The Silver Case or Fateful End: True Case Files first?
- If you want chronology, The Silver Case (2016) came out before Fateful End: True Case Files (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 The Silver Case and Fateful End: True Case Files 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 The Silver Case run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Silver Case is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Fateful End: True Case Files doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.