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Choose Telling Lies if you want a Simulation experience. Telling Lies launched in 2019.
Telling Lies vs Docket 87: The Novikov's Files
Telling Lies and Docket 87: The Novikov's Files both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Telling Lies is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Docket 87: The Novikov's Files has no Deck rating yet. 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 Docket 87: The Novikov's Files
Choose Docket 87: The Novikov's Files if it matches what drew you to this matchup.
Both Telling Lies and Docket 87: The Novikov's Files sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Telling Lies |  Docket 87: The Novikov's Files | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | — |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 61.2% positive (681 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sam Barlow, Half Mermaid, Furious Bee Limited | PATRONES & ESCONDITES |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Telling Lies is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Docket 87: The Novikov's Files has no Deck rating yet.
Telling Lies vs Docket 87: The Novikov's Files — FAQ
- Are Telling Lies and Docket 87: The Novikov's Files similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.