Choose Paranormal VHS
Choose Paranormal VHS if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Paranormal VHS launched in 2023.
Paranormal VHS vs Supernormal
Paranormal VHS and Supernormal 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. Paranormal VHS (2023) is 1 year older than Supernormal (2024). Paranormal VHS scores higher on Steam reviews (79.4% positive) than Supernormal (70.5% 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 Supernormal
Choose Supernormal if you want an Action experience. Supernormal launched in 2024.
Both Paranormal VHS and Supernormal 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
 Paranormal VHS |  Supernormal | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.4% positive (68 reviews) | 70.5% positive (420 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Elite Lords Studios | Hitori de Productions |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Paranormal VHS (2023) is 1 year older than Supernormal (2024).
- Paranormal VHS scores higher on Steam reviews (79.4% positive) than Supernormal (70.5% positive).
- Supernormal is currently ~11% cheaper on Steam than Paranormal VHS (7.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Paranormal VHS is Deck Verified, Supernormal is Deck Unsupported.
Paranormal VHS vs Supernormal — FAQ
- Should I play Paranormal VHS or Supernormal first?
- If you want chronology, Paranormal VHS (2023) came out before Supernormal (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 Paranormal VHS and Supernormal 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.