Choose Genesis Noir
Choose Genesis Noir if you want the Camera Comfort, Stereo Sound, and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. Genesis Noir launched in 2021.
Genesis Noir vs Murder On Space Station 52
Genesis Noir and Murder On Space Station 52 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. Genesis Noir (2021) is 3 years older than Murder On Space Station 52 (2024). Murder On Space Station 52 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Genesis Noir (77.8% 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 Murder On Space Station 52
Choose Murder On Space Station 52 if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Murder On Space Station 52 launched in 2024.
Both Genesis Noir and Murder On Space Station 52 sit in Adventure on Steam and both list Playable without Timed Input and Mouse Only Option, 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
 Genesis Noir |  Murder On Space Station 52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.8% positive (679 reviews) | 94.7% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Feral Cat Den | Made From Strings |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Genesis Noir (2021) is 3 years older than Murder On Space Station 52 (2024).
- Murder On Space Station 52 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Genesis Noir (77.8% positive).
- Murder On Space Station 52 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Genesis Noir (14.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Genesis Noir vs Murder On Space Station 52 — FAQ
- Should I play Genesis Noir or Murder On Space Station 52 first?
- If you want chronology, Genesis Noir (2021) came out before Murder On Space Station 52 (2024). 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 Murder On Space Station 52 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.