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The Darkest Files vs MY FATHER LIED

The Darkest Files and MY FATHER LIED both land in Indie, Adventure 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 on Steam. Both released in 2025. The Darkest Files scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than MY FATHER LIED (86.7% 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 The Darkest Files

Choose The Darkest Files if you want a Simulation game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. The Darkest Files launched in 2025.

Choose MY FATHER LIED

Choose MY FATHER LIED if you want the Narrated Game Menus and Touch Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. MY FATHER LIED launched in 2025.

Both The Darkest Files and MY FATHER LIED sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option, 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 Darkest Files vs MY FATHER LIED — Steam metadata comparison
The Darkest Files — Steam game coverThe Darkest FilesMY FATHER LIED — Steam game coverMY FATHER LIED
Released20252025
GenresIndie, Adventure, SimulationIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD8.99 USD
Steam reviews94.7% positive (340 reviews)86.7% positive (15 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPaintbucket GamesLUNAR GAMES LTD

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The Darkest Files vs MY FATHER LIED — FAQ

Are The Darkest Files and MY FATHER LIED similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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 The Darkest Files run on Steam Deck?
Yes — The Darkest Files is rated Deck Verified by Valve. MY FATHER LIED doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
The Darkest Files vs MY FATHER LIED — Verdict (2026) · imho.run