Choose The World Next Door
Choose The World Next Door if you want an Action game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. The World Next Door launched in 2019.
The World Next Door vs Murder by Numbers
The World Next Door and Murder by Numbers 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. The World Next Door (2019) is 1 year older than Murder by Numbers (2020). Murder by Numbers scores higher on Steam reviews (86% positive) than The World Next Door (79.1% 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 Murder by Numbers
Choose Murder by Numbers if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 86% positive across 947 reviews.
Both The World Next Door and Murder by Numbers 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
 The World Next Door |  Murder by Numbers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.1% positive (172 reviews) | 86% positive (947 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rose City Games | Mediatonic |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The World Next Door (2019) is 1 year older than Murder by Numbers (2020).
- Murder by Numbers scores higher on Steam reviews (86% positive) than The World Next Door (79.1% positive).
- The World Next Door is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Murder by Numbers (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
The World Next Door vs Murder by Numbers — FAQ
- Which is better, The World Next Door or Murder by Numbers?
- On Steam reviews Murder by Numbers scores higher (86% positive) than The World Next Door (79.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Murder by Numbers is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The World Next Door or Murder by Numbers first?
- If you want chronology, The World Next Door (2019) came out before Murder by Numbers (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 World Next Door and Murder by Numbers 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 Murder by Numbers have multiplayer like The World Next Door?
- No. The World Next Door supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Murder by Numbers is listed as single-player only.
- Do The World Next Door and Murder by Numbers both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.