Choose Elroy and the Aliens
Choose Elroy and the Aliens if you want an Adventure game with Stereo Sound and Playable without Timed Input. Elroy and the Aliens launched in 2025.
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). Case Solved: The London Files is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Elroy and the Aliens (9.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD). Both are Deck Verified. 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 Case Solved: The London Files
Choose Case Solved: The London Files if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Casual game with Color Alternatives and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Elroy and the Aliens |  Case Solved: The London Files | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.3% positive (273 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Motiviti | Minimol Games |
Side by side
- Elroy and the Aliens (2025) is 1 year older than Case Solved: The London Files (2026).
- Case Solved: The London Files is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Elroy and the Aliens (9.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
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.
- Do Elroy and the Aliens and Case Solved: The London Files both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.