Choose Autumn's end (Part 1)
Choose Autumn's end (Part 1) if you want a Free To Play game with Custom Volume Controls and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Autumn's end (Part 1) launched in 2026.
Autumn's end (Part 1) vs Defective Detectives 3
Autumn's end (Part 1) and Defective Detectives 3 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. Autumn's end (Part 1) is free; Defective Detectives 3 is paid (0.99 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 Defective Detectives 3
Choose Defective Detectives 3 if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. Defective Detectives 3 launched in 2026.
Both Autumn's end (Part 1) and Defective Detectives 3 sit in Indie on Steam and both list Playable without Timed Input, Mouse Only Option, and #category_playable_at_your_own_pace, 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
 Autumn's end (Part 1) |  Defective Detectives 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Free To Play | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (18 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | countlessbathory | Reanim Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
- Autumn's end (Part 1) is free; Defective Detectives 3 is paid (0.99 USD).
Autumn's end (Part 1) vs Defective Detectives 3 — FAQ
- Are Autumn's end (Part 1) and Defective Detectives 3 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.
- Is Autumn's end (Part 1) free?
- Yes — Autumn's end (Part 1) is a free-to-play Steam title. Defective Detectives 3 is paid (0.99 USD).