Choose Loretta
Choose Loretta if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Loretta launched in 2023.
Loretta vs Cold Verdict
Loretta and Cold Verdict both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Cold Verdict (2021) is 2 years older than Loretta (2023). Loretta scores higher on Steam reviews (90.6% positive) than Cold Verdict (88.2% 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 Cold Verdict
Choose Cold Verdict if it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cold Verdict launched in 2021.
Both Loretta and Cold Verdict sit in Indie, 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
 Loretta |  Cold Verdict | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.6% positive (64 reviews) | 88.2% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bonereaders | Astronomic Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Cold Verdict (2021) is 2 years older than Loretta (2023).
- Loretta scores higher on Steam reviews (90.6% positive) than Cold Verdict (88.2% positive).
- Cold Verdict is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Loretta (3.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Loretta is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Cold Verdict has no Deck rating yet.
Loretta vs Cold Verdict — FAQ
- Should I play Loretta or Cold Verdict first?
- If you want chronology, Cold Verdict (2021) came out before Loretta (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 Loretta and Cold Verdict similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 Loretta run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Loretta is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Cold Verdict doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.