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 DELETE AFTER READING
The Silver Case and DELETE AFTER READING 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 7 years older than DELETE AFTER READING (2023). DELETE AFTER READING scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than The Silver Case (89.1% 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 DELETE AFTER READING
Choose DELETE AFTER READING if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. DELETE AFTER READING launched in 2023.
Both The Silver Case and DELETE AFTER READING sit in Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (89.1% vs 90.9% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Silver Case |  DELETE AFTER READING | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.1% positive (654 reviews) | 90.9% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC., PLAYISM | PATRONES & ESCONDITES, TLR Games |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- The Silver Case (2016) is 7 years older than DELETE AFTER READING (2023).
- DELETE AFTER READING scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than The Silver Case (89.1% positive).
- DELETE AFTER READING is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than The Silver Case (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The Silver Case is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; DELETE AFTER READING has no Deck rating yet.
The Silver Case vs DELETE AFTER READING — FAQ
- Should I play The Silver Case or DELETE AFTER READING first?
- If you want chronology, The Silver Case (2016) came out before DELETE AFTER READING (2023). 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 DELETE AFTER READING 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. DELETE AFTER READING doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.