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 The Strange Lights
Paranormal VHS and The Strange Lights 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 3 years older than The Strange Lights (2026). The Strange Lights scores higher on Steam reviews (85.2% positive) than Paranormal VHS (79.4% 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 The Strange Lights
Choose The Strange Lights if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 61% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Strange Lights launched in 2026.
Both Paranormal VHS and The Strange Lights 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 |  The Strange Lights | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 3.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.4% positive (68 reviews) | 85.2% positive (61 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Elite Lords Studios | JustTomcuk |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Paranormal VHS (2023) is 3 years older than The Strange Lights (2026).
- The Strange Lights scores higher on Steam reviews (85.2% positive) than Paranormal VHS (79.4% positive).
- The Strange Lights is currently ~61% cheaper on Steam than Paranormal VHS (3.49 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Paranormal VHS is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Strange Lights has no Deck rating yet.
Paranormal VHS vs The Strange Lights — FAQ
- Should I play Paranormal VHS or The Strange Lights first?
- If you want chronology, Paranormal VHS (2023) came out before The Strange Lights (2026). 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 The Strange Lights 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. The Strange Lights doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.