Rank 01Why this
Also Detective and Text-Based, like DELETE AFTER READING.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Verified
- 2021
Games like DELETE AFTER READING
- 31 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
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The closest matches to DELETE AFTER READING: The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark, Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island, Expelled!, There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension, and The Roottrees are Dead. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Detective and Interactive Fiction, like DELETE AFTER READING.
- $4.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
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There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension
Why this: Also Narration and Interactive Fiction, like DELETE AFTER READING.
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Wanderlust: Travel Stories
Why this: Also Narration and Text-Based, like DELETE AFTER READING.
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A Normal Lost Phone
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like DELETE AFTER READING
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- 1The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
Also Detective and Text-Based, like DELETE AFTER READING.
- 95% of 877 reviews
- 2Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island
Also Detective and Interactive Fiction, like DELETE AFTER READING.
- 94% of 2,481 reviews
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- 4There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension
Also Narration and Interactive Fiction, like DELETE AFTER READING.
- 97% of 9,373 reviews
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- 6Wanderlust: Travel Stories
Also Narration and Text-Based, like DELETE AFTER READING.
- 82% of 79 reviews
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- 17Roadwarden
Also Text-Based and Choose Your Own Adventure, like DELETE AFTER READING.
- 95% of 3,718 reviews
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- 22VIDEOVERSE
Also Narration and Choose Your Own Adventure, like DELETE AFTER READING.
- 95% of 165 reviews
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- 24Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
Also Choose Your Own Adventure and Interactive Fiction, like DELETE AFTER READING.
- 97% of 21,995 reviews
- Released: 2023
- Developer: PATRONES & ESCONDITES, TLR Games
- Price: $4.99checked Nov 2
- 91% of 11 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
Why this: Also Detective and Text-Based, like DELETE AFTER READING.
Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island
Why this: Also Detective and Interactive Fiction, like DELETE AFTER READING.
Expelled!
Why this: Also Detective and Choose Your Own Adventure, like DELETE AFTER READING.
There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension
Why this: Also Narration and Interactive Fiction, like DELETE AFTER READING.
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About DELETE AFTER READING
The closest matches to DELETE AFTER READING: The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark, Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island, Expelled!, There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension, and The Roottrees are Dead. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If DELETE AFTER READING is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark, Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island and Expelled! — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About DELETE AFTER READING: Turn on your ghost detector and join your new pals in a funny, thrilling, and lovingly-presented interactive text adventure. Brain-teasing puzzles, a cartoon visual style, and engaging audio design - Delete After Reading weaves a delightful interactive tale.
Is DELETE AFTER READING worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 11 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Price: $4.99 (checked Nov 2).
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“BEWARE, For those expecting a relaxing interactive fiction puzzle game, there is an infuriating and drawn out timed reflex event (with no way to skip) that will have you throwing your mouse against the wall.”
People who play it also play: The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark, Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island, Expelled!
Frequently asked about DELETE AFTER READING
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How much does DELETE AFTER READING cost?
DELETE AFTER READING is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to DELETE AFTER READING?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside DELETE AFTER READING are The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark, Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island, Expelled!.
Who developed DELETE AFTER READING?
DELETE AFTER READING was developed by PATRONES & ESCONDITES, TLR Games and published by PATRONES & ESCONDITES.