Choose Genesis Noir
Choose Genesis Noir if you want the Camera Comfort, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. Genesis Noir launched in 2021.
Genesis Noir vs The Almost Gone
Genesis Noir and The Almost Gone 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 Almost Gone (2020) is 1 year older than Genesis Noir (2021). Genesis Noir scores higher on Steam reviews (77.8% positive) than The Almost Gone (76.1% 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 The Almost Gone
Choose The Almost Gone if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Almost Gone launched in 2020.
Both Genesis Noir and The Almost Gone sit in Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (77.8% vs 76.1% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Genesis Noir |  The Almost Gone | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.8% positive (679 reviews) | 76.1% positive (264 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Feral Cat Den | Happy Volcano |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- The Almost Gone (2020) is 1 year older than Genesis Noir (2021).
- Genesis Noir scores higher on Steam reviews (77.8% positive) than The Almost Gone (76.1% positive).
- The Almost Gone is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Genesis Noir (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Genesis Noir is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Almost Gone has no Deck rating yet.
Genesis Noir vs The Almost Gone — FAQ
- Which is better, Genesis Noir or The Almost Gone?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Genesis Noir sits at 77.8% positive (679 reviews), The Almost Gone at 76.1% (264). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Genesis Noir or The Almost Gone first?
- If you want chronology, The Almost Gone (2020) came out before Genesis Noir (2021). 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 Genesis Noir and The Almost Gone 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 Genesis Noir run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Genesis Noir is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Almost Gone doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.