Choose The Darkest Files
Choose The Darkest Files if you want an Adventure and Simulation game with Adjustable Text Size. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. The Darkest Files launched in 2025.
The Darkest Files vs Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction
The Darkest Files and Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction 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. The Darkest Files is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction has no Deck rating yet. 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 Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction
Choose Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction if you want a Strategy and Casual game with DualShock Controller Support and Steam Input API Support.
Both The Darkest Files and Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction sit in Indie on Steam and both list Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls, 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 |  Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | — |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 94.7% positive (340 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Paintbucket Games | Gilded Rune Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- The Darkest Files is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction has no Deck rating yet.
The Darkest Files vs Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction — FAQ
- Are The Darkest Files and Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction 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.
- Does The Darkest Files run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Darkest Files is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.