Choose Hidden Cats of Shanghai
Choose Hidden Cats of Shanghai if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hidden Cats of Shanghai launched in 2024.
Hidden Cats of Shanghai vs Case Solved: The London Files
Hidden Cats of Shanghai and Case Solved: The London Files 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. Hidden Cats of Shanghai (2024) is 2 years older than Case Solved: The London Files (2026). 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 a Simulation game with Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Keyboard Only Option. Case Solved: The London Files launched in 2026.
Both Hidden Cats of Shanghai and Case Solved: The London Files 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
 Hidden Cats of Shanghai |  Case Solved: The London Files | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Casual | Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Magic Cat | Minimol Games |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Hidden Cats of Shanghai (2024) is 2 years older than Case Solved: The London Files (2026).
Hidden Cats of Shanghai vs Case Solved: The London Files — FAQ
- Should I play Hidden Cats of Shanghai or Case Solved: The London Files first?
- If you want chronology, Hidden Cats of Shanghai (2024) 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.
- Are Hidden Cats of Shanghai and Case Solved: The London Files 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.