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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

L.A. Noire

L.A. Noire

Quality
85Popularity
36Value
41
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-12% $17.69
Buy Now
VS
L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files

L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files

Quality
58Popularity
24Value
70
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈11m
-49% $15.37
Buy Now

Winner

L.A. Noire wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

9
L.A. Noire
9 of 15 metrics
L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$17.69 -
$15.37 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.99 Wins
$12.90 -
Best Current Discount
-11% -
-49% Wins
Sales Frequency
41 price changes -
93 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
83/100 Wins
82/100 -
Steam Review Score
86% positive Wins
49.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
30.6K Wins
959 -
Positive Steam Reviews
26.3K Wins
477 -
Negative Steam Reviews
4.3K -
482 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
263 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
30.5K Wins
958 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
60 Wins
20 -
Supported Languages
6 languages -
8 languages Wins
Release Date
Nov 2011 -
Dec 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeL.A. Noire

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleL.A. Noire: The VR Case Files

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
L.A. Noire
L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

L.A. Noire

L.A. Noire

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -12% $17.69Buy Now
Steam
Steam +13% $19.99View
L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files

L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -49% $15.37Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +95% $29.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +95% $29.99View
Steam
Steam +95% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

L.A. Noire

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

86% positive (30,559 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
30,559 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$17.69 — reasonable price
12% off — minor discount

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-75% player drop
142 concurrent players — smaller but active
30,559 total reviews — proven game with large community

L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

50% positive (959 reviews) — mostly negative
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
959 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$15.37 — reasonable price
49% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($12.90)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-50% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsL.A. NoireL.A. Noire: The VR Case Files
Release Date
November 8, 2011
December 15, 2017
Developers
Team Bondi, Rockstar Leeds
Rockstar Games
Publishers
Rockstar Games
Rockstar Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
60
20

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

L.A. Noire

No PC requirements data available

L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64 Bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K @ 4.00 GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 8 GB
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 18 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX 11 compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: L.A. Noire or L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files?

L.A. Noire won the comparison against L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is L.A. Noire worth buying over L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files?

Based on the metrics, L.A. Noire won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:02 PM UTC

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