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BROK the InvestiGator vs Graven

BROK the InvestiGator and Graven both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. BROK the InvestiGator (2022) is 4 years older than Graven (2026). BROK the InvestiGator has co-op; Graven does not. 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 BROK the InvestiGator

Choose BROK the InvestiGator if you want an Action, Indie, and Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. BROK the InvestiGator launched in 2022.

Choose Graven

Choose Graven if you want the DualShock Controller Support and #category_playable_at_your_own_pace side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Graven launched in 2026.

Both BROK the InvestiGator and Graven sit in RPG on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives, 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

BROK the InvestiGator vs Graven — Steam metadata comparison
BROK the InvestiGator — Steam game coverBROK the InvestiGatorGraven — Steam game coverGraven
Released20222026
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGRPG
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews97.9% positive (421 reviews)—
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersCOWCATBasalt Games

Side by side

BROK the InvestiGator vs Graven — FAQ

Should I play BROK the InvestiGator or Graven first?
If you want chronology, BROK the InvestiGator (2022) came out before Graven (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 BROK the InvestiGator and Graven similar?
They overlap on 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 Graven have multiplayer like BROK the InvestiGator?
No. BROK the InvestiGator supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Graven is listed as single-player only.
Does BROK the InvestiGator run on Steam Deck?
Yes — BROK the InvestiGator is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Graven doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
BROK the InvestiGator vs Graven — Verdict (2026) · imho.run