Choose The Darkest Files
Choose The Darkest Files if you want a Simulation experience. 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 Almanac: Detective Agency
The Darkest Files and Almanac: Detective Agency 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. The Darkest Files is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Almanac: Detective Agency 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 Almanac: Detective Agency
Choose Almanac: Detective Agency if you want a Casual game with Color Alternatives, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound.
Both The Darkest Files and Almanac: Detective Agency sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Camera Comfort, 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 |  Almanac: Detective Agency | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | — |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| 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 | Bergamot Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Darkest Files is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Almanac: Detective Agency has no Deck rating yet.
The Darkest Files vs Almanac: Detective Agency — FAQ
- Are The Darkest Files and Almanac: Detective Agency 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. Almanac: Detective Agency doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.