Choose Turlock Holmes
Choose Turlock Holmes if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Turlock Holmes launched in 2024.
Turlock Holmes vs The Real Face of a VTuber
Turlock Holmes and The Real Face of a VTuber both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Turlock Holmes (2024) is 2 years older than The Real Face of a VTuber (2026). The Real Face of a VTuber scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Turlock Holmes (64.7% 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 The Real Face of a VTuber
Choose The Real Face of a VTuber if you want an Indie, Adventure, and RPG game with Custom Volume Controls, Mouse Only Option, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. The Real Face of a VTuber launched in 2026.
Both Turlock Holmes and The Real Face of a VTuber sit in Casual 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
 Turlock Holmes |  The Real Face of a VTuber | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Casual | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.79 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 64.7% positive (17 reviews) | 100% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Find the Lamp Games | 莉莉恩工作室 |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Turlock Holmes (2024) is 2 years older than The Real Face of a VTuber (2026).
- The Real Face of a VTuber scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Turlock Holmes (64.7% positive).
- Turlock Holmes is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than The Real Face of a VTuber (4.79 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Turlock Holmes is Deck Playable, The Real Face of a VTuber is Deck Verified.
Turlock Holmes vs The Real Face of a VTuber — FAQ
- Should I play Turlock Holmes or The Real Face of a VTuber first?
- If you want chronology, Turlock Holmes (2024) came out before The Real Face of a VTuber (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.
- Are Turlock Holmes and The Real Face of a VTuber similar?
- They overlap on 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.