Choose Tails Noir
Choose Tails Noir if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,434 Steam reviews back the pick.
Tails Noir vs The Posthumous Investigation
Tails Noir and The Posthumous Investigation 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. Tails Noir (2021) is 5 years older than The Posthumous Investigation (2026). The Posthumous Investigation scores higher on Steam reviews (89.6% positive) than Tails Noir (65.3% 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 Posthumous Investigation
Choose The Posthumous Investigation if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Posthumous Investigation launched in 2026.
Both Tails Noir and The Posthumous Investigation 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
 Tails Noir |  The Posthumous Investigation | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.3% positive (1,434 reviews) | 89.6% positive (48 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Eggnut | Mother Gaia Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Tails Noir (2021) is 5 years older than The Posthumous Investigation (2026).
- The Posthumous Investigation scores higher on Steam reviews (89.6% positive) than Tails Noir (65.3% positive).
- The Posthumous Investigation is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Tails Noir (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Tails Noir vs The Posthumous Investigation — FAQ
- Should I play Tails Noir or The Posthumous Investigation first?
- If you want chronology, Tails Noir (2021) came out before The Posthumous Investigation (2026). 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 Tails Noir and The Posthumous Investigation 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.