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Bohemian Killing vs The Empty Desk

Bohemian Killing and The Empty Desk 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. Bohemian Killing (2016) is 9 years older than The Empty Desk (2025). The Empty Desk is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than Bohemian Killing (8.49 USD vs. 12.99 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 Bohemian Killing

Choose Bohemian Killing if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Bohemian Killing launched in 2016.

Choose The Empty Desk

Choose The Empty Desk if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 35% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Empty Desk launched in 2025.

Both Bohemian Killing and The Empty Desk sit in Indie and 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

Bohemian Killing vs The Empty Desk — Steam metadata comparison
Bohemian Killing — Steam game coverBohemian KillingThe Empty Desk — Steam game coverThe Empty Desk
Released20162025
GenresIndie, AdventureIndie, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price12.99 USD8.49 USD
Steam reviews58% positive (81 reviews)4 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersThe MoonwallsCheesecakeGames

Side by side

Bohemian Killing vs The Empty Desk — FAQ

Should I play Bohemian Killing or The Empty Desk first?
If you want chronology, Bohemian Killing (2016) came out before The Empty Desk (2025). 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 Bohemian Killing and The Empty Desk 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.
Does Bohemian Killing run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Bohemian Killing is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Empty Desk doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Bohemian Killing vs The Empty Desk — Verdict (2026) · imho.run