Choose Mindcop
Choose Mindcop if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Mindcop launched in 2024.
Mindcop vs Gaslamp Cases 6: Haunted Waters
Mindcop and Gaslamp Cases 6: Haunted Waters both land in Casual 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 Casual games on Steam. Mindcop (2024) is 2 years older than Gaslamp Cases 6: Haunted Waters (2026). Mindcop is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Gaslamp Cases 6: Haunted Waters has no Deck rating yet. 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 Gaslamp Cases 6: Haunted Waters
Choose Gaslamp Cases 6: Haunted Waters if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. Gaslamp Cases 6: Haunted Waters launched in 2026.
Both Mindcop and Gaslamp Cases 6: Haunted Waters sit in Casual 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
 Mindcop |  Gaslamp Cases 6: Haunted Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 92.9% positive (184 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Andre Gareis | eFunSoft Games |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Mindcop (2024) is 2 years older than Gaslamp Cases 6: Haunted Waters (2026).
- Mindcop is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Gaslamp Cases 6: Haunted Waters has no Deck rating yet.
Mindcop vs Gaslamp Cases 6: Haunted Waters — FAQ
- Should I play Mindcop or Gaslamp Cases 6: Haunted Waters first?
- If you want chronology, Mindcop (2024) came out before Gaslamp Cases 6: Haunted Waters (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 Mindcop and Gaslamp Cases 6: Haunted Waters similar?
- They overlap on Casual 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 Mindcop run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Mindcop is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Gaslamp Cases 6: Haunted Waters doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.