Choose PermaNight
Choose PermaNight if it matches what drew you to this matchup. PermaNight launched in 2022.
PermaNight vs El Virus
PermaNight and El Virus both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. PermaNight (2022) is 2 years older than El Virus (2024). El Virus is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than PermaNight (1.99 USD vs. 1.99 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 El Virus
Choose El Virus if it matches what drew you to this matchup. El Virus launched in 2024.
Both PermaNight and El Virus sit in Action, 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
 PermaNight |  El Virus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Garamonds Studios | Byakko Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- PermaNight (2022) is 2 years older than El Virus (2024).
- El Virus is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than PermaNight (1.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
PermaNight vs El Virus — FAQ
- Should I play PermaNight or El Virus first?
- If you want chronology, PermaNight (2022) came out before El Virus (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 PermaNight and El Virus similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.