Choose Just in Crime
Choose Just in Crime if you want an Indie experience. Just in Crime launched in 2027.
Just in Crime vs Aster Pebble and the Case of Bad Bureaucracy
Just in Crime and Aster Pebble and the Case of Bad Bureaucracy both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Aster Pebble and the Case of Bad Bureaucracy (2026) is 1 year older than Just in Crime (2027). 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 Aster Pebble and the Case of Bad Bureaucracy
Choose Aster Pebble and the Case of Bad Bureaucracy if you want a Casual game with DualShock Controller Support and Keyboard Only Option. Aster Pebble and the Case of Bad Bureaucracy launched in 2026.
Both Just in Crime and Aster Pebble and the Case of Bad Bureaucracy sit in Adventure on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 Just in Crime |  Aster Pebble and the Case of Bad Bureaucracy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 5.94 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gomet Games | Wandering Door Games |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Aster Pebble and the Case of Bad Bureaucracy (2026) is 1 year older than Just in Crime (2027).
Just in Crime vs Aster Pebble and the Case of Bad Bureaucracy — FAQ
- Should I play Just in Crime or Aster Pebble and the Case of Bad Bureaucracy first?
- If you want chronology, Aster Pebble and the Case of Bad Bureaucracy (2026) came out before Just in Crime (2027). 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 Just in Crime and Aster Pebble and the Case of Bad Bureaucracy similar?
- They overlap on 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.