Choose Nine Noir Lives
Choose Nine Noir Lives if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Nine Noir Lives launched in 2022.
Nine Noir Lives vs Murder at the Birch Tree Theater
Nine Noir Lives and Murder at the Birch Tree Theater 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. Nine Noir Lives (2022) is 4 years older than Murder at the Birch Tree Theater (2026). Murder at the Birch Tree Theater scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than Nine Noir Lives (89.7% 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 at the Birch Tree Theater
Choose Murder at the Birch Tree Theater if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Murder at the Birch Tree Theater launched in 2026.
Both Nine Noir Lives and Murder at the Birch Tree Theater 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
 Nine Noir Lives |  Murder at the Birch Tree Theater | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.7% positive (78 reviews) | 96.5% positive (85 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Silvernode Games | Crucible Juice Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Nine Noir Lives (2022) is 4 years older than Murder at the Birch Tree Theater (2026).
- Murder at the Birch Tree Theater scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than Nine Noir Lives (89.7% positive).
- Murder at the Birch Tree Theater is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Nine Noir Lives (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Nine Noir Lives vs Murder at the Birch Tree Theater — FAQ
- Should I play Nine Noir Lives or Murder at the Birch Tree Theater first?
- If you want chronology, Nine Noir Lives (2022) came out before Murder at the Birch Tree Theater (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 Nine Noir Lives and Murder at the Birch Tree Theater 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.