Choose VIDEOVERSE
Choose VIDEOVERSE if you want a Simulation game with Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. VIDEOVERSE launched in 2023.
VIDEOVERSE vs Angel Detective Agency
VIDEOVERSE and Angel Detective Agency both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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, Adventure, Casual on Steam. VIDEOVERSE (2023) is 2 years older than Angel Detective Agency (2025). Angel Detective Agency is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than VIDEOVERSE (1.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD). 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 Angel Detective Agency
Choose Angel Detective Agency if you want the Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Angel Detective Agency launched in 2025.
Both VIDEOVERSE and Angel Detective Agency sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Narrated Game Menus, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 VIDEOVERSE |  Angel Detective Agency | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.2% positive (165 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kinmoku | SptrYowng |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- VIDEOVERSE (2023) is 2 years older than Angel Detective Agency (2025).
- Angel Detective Agency is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than VIDEOVERSE (1.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- VIDEOVERSE is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Angel Detective Agency has no Deck rating yet.
VIDEOVERSE vs Angel Detective Agency — FAQ
- Should I play VIDEOVERSE or Angel Detective Agency first?
- If you want chronology, VIDEOVERSE (2023) came out before Angel Detective Agency (2025). 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 VIDEOVERSE and Angel Detective Agency similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 VIDEOVERSE run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — VIDEOVERSE is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Angel Detective Agency doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.