Choose The Darkside Detective
Choose The Darkside Detective if you want the Camera Comfort side of the pairing. 1,987 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Darkside Detective vs Wildwood Down
The Darkside Detective and Wildwood Down both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, Casual on Steam. The Darkside Detective (2017) is 8 years older than Wildwood Down (2025). Wildwood Down scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than The Darkside Detective (94.2% positive). 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 Wildwood Down
Choose Wildwood Down if you want the Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 31% cheaper on the Steam Store. Wildwood Down launched in 2025.
Both The Darkside Detective and Wildwood Down sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option, 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 Darkside Detective |  Wildwood Down | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 10.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.2% positive (1,987 reviews) | 96.4% positive (84 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Spooky Doorway | Crashable Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- The Darkside Detective (2017) is 8 years older than Wildwood Down (2025).
- Wildwood Down scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than The Darkside Detective (94.2% positive).
- Wildwood Down is currently ~31% cheaper on Steam than The Darkside Detective (10.39 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
The Darkside Detective vs Wildwood Down — FAQ
- Should I play The Darkside Detective or Wildwood Down first?
- If you want chronology, The Darkside Detective (2017) came out before Wildwood Down (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 Darkside Detective and Wildwood Down similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.
- Do The Darkside Detective and Wildwood Down both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.