Choose Silent Still
Choose Silent Still if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Silent Still launched in 2024.
Silent Still vs The Strange Lights
Silent Still and The Strange Lights both land in Simulation 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 Simulation games on Steam. Silent Still (2024) is 2 years older than The Strange Lights (2026). The Strange Lights scores higher on Steam reviews (85.2% positive) than Silent Still (53.2% 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 an Indie and Adventure experience. The Strange Lights launched in 2026.
Both Silent Still and The Strange Lights sit in Simulation 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
 Silent Still |  The Strange Lights | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 3.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 53.2% positive (158 reviews) | 85.2% positive (61 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SolitaryStudios | JustTomcuk |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Silent Still (2024) is 2 years older than The Strange Lights (2026).
- The Strange Lights scores higher on Steam reviews (85.2% positive) than Silent Still (53.2% positive).
- The Strange Lights is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than Silent Still (3.49 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- Silent Still is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Strange Lights has no Deck rating yet.
Silent Still vs The Strange Lights — FAQ
- Should I play Silent Still or The Strange Lights first?
- If you want chronology, Silent Still (2024) 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 Silent Still and The Strange Lights similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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 Silent Still run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Silent Still is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Strange Lights doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.