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The Twisting Trail of Clues vs Crime Investigator

The Twisting Trail of Clues and Crime Investigator both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. The Twisting Trail of Clues (2024) is 1 year older than Crime Investigator (2025). Crime Investigator is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The Twisting Trail of Clues (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD). 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 Twisting Trail of Clues

Choose The Twisting Trail of Clues if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Twisting Trail of Clues launched in 2024.

Choose Crime Investigator

Choose Crime Investigator if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Crime Investigator launched in 2025.

Both The Twisting Trail of Clues and Crime Investigator sit in Indie and Casual 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 Twisting Trail of Clues vs Crime Investigator — Steam metadata comparison
The Twisting Trail of Clues — Steam game coverThe Twisting Trail of CluesCrime Investigator — Steam game coverCrime Investigator
Released20242025
GenresIndie, CasualIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price2.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersScripting VenturesBBGS Productions

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The Twisting Trail of Clues vs Crime Investigator — FAQ

Should I play The Twisting Trail of Clues or Crime Investigator first?
If you want chronology, The Twisting Trail of Clues (2024) came out before Crime Investigator (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are The Twisting Trail of Clues and Crime Investigator similar?
They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.
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