Choose The Darkest Files
Choose The Darkest Files if you want a Simulation game with Subtitle Options and Keyboard Only Option. 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 The Millhaven Murders
The Darkest Files and The Millhaven Murders 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; The Millhaven Murders 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 The Millhaven Murders
Choose The Millhaven Murders if it matches what drew you to this matchup.
Both The Darkest Files and The Millhaven Murders sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, 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 |  The Millhaven Murders | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | — |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Adventure |
| 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 | Kiloupa Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Darkest Files is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Millhaven Murders has no Deck rating yet.
The Darkest Files vs The Millhaven Murders — FAQ
- Are The Darkest Files and The Millhaven Murders 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. The Millhaven Murders doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.