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The Wild Case vs DELETE AFTER READING

The Wild Case and DELETE AFTER READING 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 Wild Case (2021) is 2 years older than DELETE AFTER READING (2023). DELETE AFTER READING scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than The Wild Case (80.6% 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 Wild Case

Choose The Wild Case if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Wild Case launched in 2021.

Choose DELETE AFTER READING

Choose DELETE AFTER READING if it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. DELETE AFTER READING launched in 2023.

Both The Wild Case and DELETE AFTER READING 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 Wild Case vs DELETE AFTER READING — Steam metadata comparison
The Wild Case — Steam game coverThe Wild CaseDELETE AFTER READING — Steam game coverDELETE AFTER READING
Released20212023
GenresIndie, AdventureIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price8.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews80.6% positive (98 reviews)90.9% positive (11 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersSpecialbit StudioPATRONES & ESCONDITES, TLR Games

Side by side

The Wild Case vs DELETE AFTER READING — FAQ

Should I play The Wild Case or DELETE AFTER READING first?
If you want chronology, The Wild Case (2021) came out before DELETE AFTER READING (2023). 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 Wild Case and DELETE AFTER READING 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 The Wild Case run on Steam Deck?
Yes — The Wild Case is rated Deck Playable by Valve. DELETE AFTER READING doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
The Wild Case vs DELETE AFTER READING — Verdict (2026) · imho.run