Choose Lady in Mystery
Choose Lady in Mystery if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Lady in Mystery launched in 2021.
Lady in Mystery vs Puzzle Spy International
Lady in Mystery and Puzzle Spy International both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. Lady in Mystery (2021) is 5 years older than Puzzle Spy International (2026). Puzzle Spy International scores higher on Steam reviews (94.9% positive) than Lady in Mystery (90.7% 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 Puzzle Spy International
Choose Puzzle Spy International if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Puzzle Spy International launched in 2026.
Both Lady in Mystery and Puzzle Spy International sit in Indie 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
 Lady in Mystery |  Puzzle Spy International | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 12.50 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.7% positive (43 reviews) | 94.9% positive (99 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | nolsoft | Travel-Friendly Cake |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Lady in Mystery (2021) is 5 years older than Puzzle Spy International (2026).
- Puzzle Spy International scores higher on Steam reviews (94.9% positive) than Lady in Mystery (90.7% positive).
- Puzzle Spy International is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Lady in Mystery (12.50 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Lady in Mystery is Deck Verified, Puzzle Spy International is Deck Playable.
Lady in Mystery vs Puzzle Spy International — FAQ
- Should I play Lady in Mystery or Puzzle Spy International first?
- If you want chronology, Lady in Mystery (2021) came out before Puzzle Spy International (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 Lady in Mystery and Puzzle Spy International similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.