Choose DeTechtive 2112
Choose DeTechtive 2112 if you want an Action game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. DeTechtive 2112 launched in 2025.
DeTechtive 2112 vs Chicago 4th of July
DeTechtive 2112 and Chicago 4th of July both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. DeTechtive 2112 (2025) is 1 year older than Chicago 4th of July (2026). DeTechtive 2112 has co-op; Chicago 4th of July does not. 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 Chicago 4th of July
Choose Chicago 4th of July if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Chicago 4th of July launched in 2026.
Both DeTechtive 2112 and Chicago 4th of July sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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
 DeTechtive 2112 |  Chicago 4th of July | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.74 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 38.7% positive (31 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | M11 Studio | Clumsy Boy Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- DeTechtive 2112 (2025) is 1 year older than Chicago 4th of July (2026).
- DeTechtive 2112 has co-op; Chicago 4th of July does not.
DeTechtive 2112 vs Chicago 4th of July — FAQ
- Should I play DeTechtive 2112 or Chicago 4th of July first?
- If you want chronology, DeTechtive 2112 (2025) came out before Chicago 4th of July (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 DeTechtive 2112 and Chicago 4th of July similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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 Chicago 4th of July have multiplayer like DeTechtive 2112?
- No. DeTechtive 2112 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while Chicago 4th of July is listed as single-player only.