Comparison guide

Games like Database Detective: Minor Crimes Division: similar indie games to play next

Database Detective: Minor Crimes Division works because fast decisions, readable runs, and meaningful progression all click together. This guide starts from those signals and links you directly to our full reviews.

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Why these games fit Database Detective: Minor Crimes Division fans

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9.0/10

The Mermaid Mask

Charming detective mystery with gorgeous art and smart puzzles

Jul 16, 2026

If you liked Database Detective: Minor Crimes Division, The Mermaid Mask delivers familiar casual, detective and indie for a seamless next pick. We scored it 9.0/10.

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9.1/10

Orb of Creation

A thoughtful incremental sandbox driven by spellcraft.

Jun 23, 2026

Orb of Creation leans into casual, indie and puzzle, hitting the same notes that make Database Detective: Minor Crimes Division click. We scored it 9.1/10.

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8.7/10

Cursed Words: The Word Game That Isn't

Boggle-ish roguelike with stickers, stamps and delightful madness.

Apr 2, 2026

Shared strengths in casual, indie and puzzle make Cursed Words: The Word Game That Isn't an easy follow-up to Database Detective: Minor Crimes Division. We scored it 8.7/10.

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8.7/10

The Incident at Galley House

A smart, eerie detective remaster

Jul 14, 2026

The Incident at Galley House builds on detective, indie and puzzle, giving Database Detective: Minor Crimes Division fans a comparable feel. We scored it 8.7/10.

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8.6/10

Berry Bury Berry

Surreal berry farming meets addictive burying loop.

Jan 29, 2026

If you liked Database Detective: Minor Crimes Division, Berry Bury Berry delivers familiar casual, indie and puzzle for a seamless next pick. We scored it 8.6/10.

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8.5/10

Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library!

Cozy book-sorting sim with delightful magic.

Apr 30, 2026

Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library! leans into casual, indie and puzzle, hitting the same notes that make Database Detective: Minor Crimes Division click. We scored it 8.5/10.

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9.1/10

The Message from Deep Space

A thoughtful alien-translation puzzle odyssey

Jun 29, 2026

Shared strengths in indie, puzzle and singleplayer make The Message from Deep Space an easy follow-up to Database Detective: Minor Crimes Division. We scored it 9.1/10.

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9.0/10

DAVE THE DIVER - In the Jungle Content Pack

Freshwater dives, Bancho’s new menu, and village secrets.

Jun 18, 2026

DAVE THE DIVER - In the Jungle Content Pack builds on casual, indie and singleplayer, giving Database Detective: Minor Crimes Division fans a comparable feel. We scored it 9.0/10.

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