Choose A Shot in the Dark - Part 1
Choose A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 launched in 2023.
A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 vs Long Story Short
A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 and Long Story Short both land in Indie, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 (2023) is 1 year older than Long Story Short (2024). Long Story Short scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 (78.7% 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 Long Story Short
Choose Long Story Short if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89.3% positive across 205 reviews.
Both A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 and Long Story Short sit in Indie and Early Access 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
 A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 |  Long Story Short | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Early Access | Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.7% positive (141 reviews) | 89.3% positive (205 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ViM Studios | TTrickGames |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 (2023) is 1 year older than Long Story Short (2024).
- Long Story Short scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 (78.7% positive).
- A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Long Story Short (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 vs Long Story Short — FAQ
- Which is better, A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 or Long Story Short?
- On Steam reviews Long Story Short scores higher (89.3% positive) than A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 (78.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Long Story Short is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 or Long Story Short first?
- If you want chronology, A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 (2023) came out before Long Story Short (2024). 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 A Shot in the Dark - Part 1 and Long Story Short similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Early Access 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.