Choose Neo Cab
Choose Neo Cab if you want the Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. Neo Cab launched in 2019.
Neo Cab vs Defective Detectives 3
Neo Cab and Defective Detectives 3 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. Neo Cab (2019) is 7 years older than Defective Detectives 3 (2026). Neo Cab is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Defective Detectives 3 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 Defective Detectives 3
Choose Defective Detectives 3 if you want the Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Defective Detectives 3 launched in 2026.
Both Neo Cab and Defective Detectives 3 sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list 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
 Neo Cab |  Defective Detectives 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 82.7% positive (911 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Chance Agency | Reanim Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Neo Cab (2019) is 7 years older than Defective Detectives 3 (2026).
- Neo Cab is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Defective Detectives 3 has no Deck rating yet.
Neo Cab vs Defective Detectives 3 — FAQ
- Should I play Neo Cab or Defective Detectives 3 first?
- If you want chronology, Neo Cab (2019) came out before Defective Detectives 3 (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 Neo Cab and Defective Detectives 3 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 Neo Cab run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Neo Cab is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Defective Detectives 3 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.