Choose LEGO® Builder's Journey
Choose LEGO® Builder's Journey if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,370 Steam reviews back the pick.
LEGO® Builder's Journey vs Double Detective
LEGO® Builder's Journey and Double Detective both land in Adventure, 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 share Adventure, Casual on Steam. LEGO® Builder's Journey (2021) is 2 years older than Double Detective (2023). Double Detective scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than LEGO® Builder's Journey (81.1% 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 Double Detective
Choose Double Detective if it's currently about 96% cheaper on the Steam Store. Double Detective launched in 2023.
Both LEGO® Builder's Journey and Double Detective sit in Adventure and 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
 LEGO® Builder's Journey |  Double Detective | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 0.89 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.1% positive (2,370 reviews) | 100% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Light Brick Studio | 626 Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- LEGO® Builder's Journey (2021) is 2 years older than Double Detective (2023).
- Double Detective scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than LEGO® Builder's Journey (81.1% positive).
- Double Detective is currently ~96% cheaper on Steam than LEGO® Builder's Journey (0.89 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- LEGO® Builder's Journey is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Double Detective has no Deck rating yet.
LEGO® Builder's Journey vs Double Detective — FAQ
- Should I play LEGO® Builder's Journey or Double Detective first?
- If you want chronology, LEGO® Builder's Journey (2021) came out before Double Detective (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 LEGO® Builder's Journey and Double Detective similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, 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 LEGO® Builder's Journey run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — LEGO® Builder's Journey is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Double Detective doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.