Choose Chasing Static
Choose Chasing Static if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Chasing Static launched in 2021.
Chasing Static vs El 39
Chasing Static and El 39 both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Chasing Static (2021) is 4 years older than El 39 (2025). El 39 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than Chasing Static (87.9% 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 El 39
Choose El 39 if you want a Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. El 39 launched in 2025.
Both Chasing Static and El 39 sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Chasing Static |  El 39 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.9% positive (356 reviews) | 94.4% positive (36 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Headware Games | Bohemian Productions, Ramiro Argente, Lucas Gomila |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Chasing Static (2021) is 4 years older than El 39 (2025).
- El 39 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than Chasing Static (87.9% positive).
- El 39 is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Chasing Static (3.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Chasing Static vs El 39 — FAQ
- Should I play Chasing Static or El 39 first?
- If you want chronology, Chasing Static (2021) came out before El 39 (2025). 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 Chasing Static and El 39 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.