Rank 01Why this
Shares bullet time combat with El Paso, Elsewhere.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Playable
- 2008
Games like El Paso, Elsewhere
- 36 games
- Updated Nov 5, 2026
Players who liked El Paso, Elsewhere also play
The closest matches to El Paso, Elsewhere: Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne, Resident Evil Requiem, The Evil Within, EL PASO, NIGHTMARE, and Hitman: Absolution™. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Third-Person Shooter and Zombies, like El Paso, Elsewhere.
- $69.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2026
Rank 03Why this
Also Third-Person Shooter and Stealth, like El Paso, Elsewhere.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2014
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EL PASO, NIGHTMARE
Why this: Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like El Paso, Elsewhere.
Rank 05 
Hitman: Absolution™
Why this: Shares interactive storytelling with El Paso, Elsewhere.
Rank 06 
Bendy and the Dark Revival
Why this: Also Stealth and Survival Horror, like El Paso, Elsewhere.
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Trepang2
Why this: Also Bullet Time and Stealth, like El Paso, Elsewhere.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like El Paso, Elsewhere
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
Shares bullet time combat with El Paso, Elsewhere.
- 94% of 5,248 reviews
- 2Resident Evil Requiem
Also Third-Person Shooter and Zombies, like El Paso, Elsewhere.
- 97% of 48,719 reviews
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- 6Bendy and the Dark Revival
Also Stealth and Survival Horror, like El Paso, Elsewhere.
- 92% of 7,385 reviews
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- 22Dead Space (2008)
Also Third-Person Shooter and Survival Horror, like El Paso, Elsewhere.
- 91% of 11,870 reviews
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- 24Selene's Unbearable Night
Also Third-Person Shooter and Cinematic, like El Paso, Elsewhere.
- 77% of 64 reviews
- Released: 2023
- Developer: Strange Scaffold
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 91% of 1,224 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Metacritic 78
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Levels offer unique and memorable experiences
- Music complements the gameplay perfectly
- Story deeply explores complex themes
- Atmospheric
- Emotional
- Melancholic
More games like El Paso, Elsewhere, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to El Paso, Elsewhere
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Max Payne
Why this: Shares bullet time combat with El Paso, Elsewhere.
Red Dead Redemption 2
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as El Paso, Elsewhere.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below El Paso, Elsewhere at current Steam store prices.
Eldervale
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Stealth, like El Paso, Elsewhere.
The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication
Why this: Also Stealth and Survival Horror, like El Paso, Elsewhere.
Selene's Unbearable Night
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Cinematic, like El Paso, Elsewhere.
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Dying Light
Why this: Also Stealth and Zombies, like El Paso, Elsewhere.
Heaven Dust 2
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Zombies, like El Paso, Elsewhere.
DOOM 3
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as El Paso, Elsewhere.
Eternal Evil
Why this: Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like El Paso, Elsewhere.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to El Paso, Elsewhere, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Dead Seater
Why this: Also Cinematic and Survival Horror, like El Paso, Elsewhere.
死寂（Deathly Stillness）
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Zombies, like El Paso, Elsewhere.
No More Room in Hell
Why this: Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like El Paso, Elsewhere.
Double Action: Boogaloo
Why this: Also Bullet Time and Third-Person Shooter, like El Paso, Elsewhere.
Puppet Master: The Game
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Stealth, like El Paso, Elsewhere.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Resident Evil Requiem
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Zombies, like El Paso, Elsewhere.
The Evil Within
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Stealth, like El Paso, Elsewhere.
Trepang2
Why this: Also Bullet Time and Stealth, like El Paso, Elsewhere.
More from Strange Scaffold
Other recommendable Steam games by Strange Scaffold, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Dread X Collection
Why this: Also Cinematic and Survival Horror, like El Paso, Elsewhere.
Life Eater
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as El Paso, Elsewhere.
About El Paso, Elsewhere
The closest matches to El Paso, Elsewhere: Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne, Resident Evil Requiem, The Evil Within, EL PASO, NIGHTMARE, and Hitman: Absolution™. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If El Paso, Elsewhere is your kind of game, the closest matches are Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne, Resident Evil Requiem and The Evil Within — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, emotional and melancholic, and single out its bullet time combat and interactive storytelling. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
El Paso, Elsewhere is a challenging solo action game released in 2023 that centers on third-person bullet-time combat and narrative-driven gameplay. Set in a reality-shifting motel, the game combines interactive storytelling with psychedelic level design where players face supernatural threats including werewolves and vampires. The experience integrates soundtrack elements throughout gameplay while delivering a story that players describe as exploring complex emotional and thematic territory. Reviewers highlight how the voice acting brings characters to life, and the level design offers experiences that players note feel unique and memorable. The game holds a 91% positive rating from over 1200 Steam reviews and runs verified on Steam Deck, with a Metacritic score of 78 and a price of $19.99.
About El Paso, Elsewhere: STAKES. GUNS. SLOW-MO. Fight werewolves and vampires in a reality-shifting motel. Dive through barricades to escape the grasp of evil puppets. Destroy the villain you loved. A new, third-person love letter to classic shooters. Neo-noir never looked so good.
Is El Paso, Elsewhere worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 91% of 1,224 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 9 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Levels offer unique and memorable experiences
- Music complements the gameplay perfectly
- Story deeply explores complex themes
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Guys, if you want to play Max Payne, guess what? Just play Max Payne In all seriousness, i didn´t have fun. Simple as that. Some difficulty spikes made the game even less fun, combined to the fact that the character reloads the weapons…”
People who play it also play: Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne, Resident Evil Requiem, The Evil Within
Frequently asked about El Paso, Elsewhere
Can I run it?
Is El Paso, Elsewhere verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — El Paso, Elsewhere is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does El Paso, Elsewhere cost?
El Paso, Elsewhere is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to El Paso, Elsewhere?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside El Paso, Elsewhere are Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne, Resident Evil Requiem, The Evil Within.
Who developed El Paso, Elsewhere?
El Paso, Elsewhere was developed by Strange Scaffold.