Choose Paranormal Records
Choose Paranormal Records if you want an Early Access game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input.
Paranormal Records vs The Strange Lights
Paranormal Records and The Strange Lights both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. 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 an Adventure and Simulation experience. The Strange Lights launched in 2026.
Both Paranormal Records and The Strange Lights sit in Indie 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 Records |  The Strange Lights | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | — | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 3.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 85.2% positive (61 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BLACKBALANCE GAMES | JustTomcuk |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
Paranormal Records vs The Strange Lights — FAQ
- Are Paranormal Records and The Strange Lights similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.