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Case Solved: The London Files vs Apestin Explorer

Case Solved: The London Files and Apestin Explorer both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. Both released in 2026. Apestin Explorer is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Case Solved: The London Files (5.03 USD vs. 9.99 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 Case Solved: The London Files

Choose Case Solved: The London Files if you want a Simulation and Casual game with Color Alternatives, Touch Only Option, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Case Solved: The London Files launched in 2026.

Choose Apestin Explorer

Choose Apestin Explorer if you want an Adventure game with Subtitle Options and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Apestin Explorer launched in 2026.

Both Case Solved: The London Files and Apestin Explorer sit in Indie on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Keyboard Only Option, 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.

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Case Solved: The London Files vs Apestin Explorer — Steam metadata comparison
Case Solved: The London Files — Steam game coverCase Solved: The London FilesApestin Explorer — Steam game coverApestin Explorer
Released20262026
GenresIndie, Simulation, CasualIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price9.99 USD5.03 USD
Steam reviews—9 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersMinimol GamesSAND Games

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Case Solved: The London Files vs Apestin Explorer — FAQ

Are Case Solved: The London Files and Apestin Explorer similar?
They overlap on Indie 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 Case Solved: The London Files run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Case Solved: The London Files is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Apestin Explorer doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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