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The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark vs THE CASE OF THE LAST SHAWARMA

The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark and THE CASE OF THE LAST SHAWARMA both land in Indie, 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, Casual on Steam. The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark (2021) is 5 years older than THE CASE OF THE LAST SHAWARMA (2026). THE CASE OF THE LAST SHAWARMA scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark (95.4% 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 The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark

Choose The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark if you want an Adventure game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark launched in 2021.

Choose THE CASE OF THE LAST SHAWARMA

Choose THE CASE OF THE LAST SHAWARMA if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. THE CASE OF THE LAST SHAWARMA launched in 2026.

Both The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark and THE CASE OF THE LAST SHAWARMA sit in Indie and Casual 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

The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark vs THE CASE OF THE LAST SHAWARMA — Steam metadata comparison
The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark — Steam game coverThe Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the DarkTHE CASE OF THE LAST SHAWARMA — Steam game coverTHE CASE OF THE LAST SHAWARMA
Released20212026
GenresIndie, Adventure, CasualIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price14.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews95.4% positive (877 reviews)100% positive (10 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersSpooky DoorwayGamesforgames

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The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark vs THE CASE OF THE LAST SHAWARMA — FAQ

Should I play The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark or THE CASE OF THE LAST SHAWARMA first?
If you want chronology, The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark (2021) came out before THE CASE OF THE LAST SHAWARMA (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 The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark and THE CASE OF THE LAST SHAWARMA similar?
They overlap on Indie, 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.
Does The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark run on Steam Deck?
Yes — The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark is rated Deck Verified by Valve. THE CASE OF THE LAST SHAWARMA doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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