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Elroy and the Aliens vs Case Solved: The London Files

Elroy and the Aliens and Case Solved: The London Files sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Elroy and the Aliens (2025) is 1 year older than Case Solved: The London Files (2026). Elroy and the Aliens is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Case Solved: The London 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 Elroy and the Aliens

Choose Elroy and the Aliens if you want an Adventure game with Stereo Sound and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Elroy and the Aliens launched in 2025.

Choose Case Solved: The London Files

Choose Case Solved: The London Files if you want a Simulation and Casual game with Color Alternatives and Keyboard Only Option. Case Solved: The London Files launched in 2026.

Both Elroy and the Aliens and Case Solved: The London Files ship Custom Volume Controls, Mouse Only Option, and Touch Only Option on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.

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Elroy and the Aliens vs Case Solved: The London Files — Steam metadata comparison
Elroy and the Aliens — Steam game coverElroy and the AliensCase Solved: The London Files — Steam game coverCase Solved: The London Files
Released20252026
GenresAdventureSimulation, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price17.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews96.3% positive (273 reviews)—
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersMotivitiMinimol Games

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Elroy and the Aliens vs Case Solved: The London Files — FAQ

Should I play Elroy and the Aliens or Case Solved: The London Files first?
If you want chronology, Elroy and the Aliens (2025) came out before Case Solved: The London Files (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.
Does Elroy and the Aliens run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Elroy and the Aliens is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Case Solved: The London Files doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.