Choose The Katydids Incident
Choose The Katydids Incident if you want a Simulation experience. The Katydids Incident launched in 2022.
The Katydids Incident vs Docket 87: The Novikov's Files
The Katydids Incident and Docket 87: The Novikov's Files 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. 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 Docket 87: The Novikov's Files
Choose Docket 87: The Novikov's Files if you want an Adventure experience.
Both The Katydids Incident and Docket 87: The Novikov's Files 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
 The Katydids Incident |  Docket 87: The Novikov's Files | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | — |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (22 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Punx Studios | PATRONES & ESCONDITES |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
The Katydids Incident vs Docket 87: The Novikov's Files — FAQ
- Are The Katydids Incident and Docket 87: The Novikov's Files 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.