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 Unwelcome Guest
Paranormal VHS and Unwelcome Guest 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 2 years older than Unwelcome Guest (2025). Unwelcome Guest is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Paranormal VHS (0.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 Unwelcome Guest
Choose Unwelcome Guest if it's currently about 89% cheaper on the Steam Store. Unwelcome Guest launched in 2025.
Both Paranormal VHS and Unwelcome Guest 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 |  Unwelcome Guest | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.4% positive (68 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Elite Lords Studios | BalNaur |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Paranormal VHS (2023) is 2 years older than Unwelcome Guest (2025).
- Unwelcome Guest is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Paranormal VHS (0.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Paranormal VHS is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Unwelcome Guest has no Deck rating yet.
Paranormal VHS vs Unwelcome Guest — FAQ
- Should I play Paranormal VHS or Unwelcome Guest first?
- If you want chronology, Paranormal VHS (2023) came out before Unwelcome Guest (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 Paranormal VHS and Unwelcome Guest 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.
- Does Paranormal VHS run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Paranormal VHS is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Unwelcome Guest doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.