Choose Detective Dotson
Choose Detective Dotson if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Detective Dotson launched in 2025.
Detective Dotson vs Case Solved: The London Files
Detective Dotson and Case Solved: The London Files both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Detective Dotson (2025) is 1 year older than Case Solved: The London Files (2026). Detective Dotson is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Case Solved: The London Files 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 Case Solved: The London Files
Choose Case Solved: The London Files if you want a Simulation game with Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Keyboard Only Option. Case Solved: The London Files launched in 2026.
Both Detective Dotson and Case Solved: The London Files sit in 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
 Detective Dotson |  Case Solved: The London Files | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 84.5% positive (103 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Masala Games Private Limited | Minimol Games |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Detective Dotson (2025) is 1 year older than Case Solved: The London Files (2026).
- Detective Dotson is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Case Solved: The London Files has no Deck rating yet.
Detective Dotson vs Case Solved: The London Files — FAQ
- Should I play Detective Dotson or Case Solved: The London Files first?
- If you want chronology, Detective Dotson (2025) came out before Case Solved: The London Files (2026). 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 Detective Dotson and Case Solved: The London Files similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Detective Dotson run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Detective Dotson is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Case Solved: The London Files doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.