Choose L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files
Choose L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files if you want an Action game with Tracked Controller Support. L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files launched in 2017.
L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files vs Detective VR
L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files and Detective VR both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files (2017) is 9 years older than Detective VR (2026). L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Detective VR has no Deck rating yet. 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 Detective VR
Choose Detective VR if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Detective VR launched in 2026.
Both L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files and Detective VR sit in Adventure on Steam and both list 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 |  Detective VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 50.3% positive (745 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rockstar Games | Studio CHIPO Y JUAN, Valem Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files (2017) is 9 years older than Detective VR (2026).
- L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Detective VR has no Deck rating yet.
L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files vs Detective VR — FAQ
- Should I play L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files or Detective VR first?
- If you want chronology, L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files (2017) came out before Detective VR (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 L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files and Detective VR similar?
- They overlap on 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.