Choose L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files
Choose L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files if it matches what drew you to this matchup. L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files launched in 2017.
L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files vs Shadows of Truth VR
L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files and Shadows of Truth VR both land in Action, Adventure 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 Action, Adventure on Steam. L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files (2017) is 7 years older than Shadows of Truth VR (2024). Shadows of Truth VR is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files (3.49 USD vs. 29.99 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 Shadows of Truth VR
Choose Shadows of Truth VR if you want a Strategy and Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shadows of Truth VR launched in 2024.
Both L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files and Shadows of Truth VR sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files |  Shadows of Truth VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 3.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50.3% positive (745 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rockstar Games | Irusu Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files (2017) is 7 years older than Shadows of Truth VR (2024).
- Shadows of Truth VR is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files (3.49 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Shadows of Truth VR has no Deck rating yet.
L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files vs Shadows of Truth VR — FAQ
- Should I play L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files or Shadows of Truth VR first?
- If you want chronology, L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files (2017) came out before Shadows of Truth VR (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 L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files and Shadows of Truth VR similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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.