Choose Virginia
Choose Virginia if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,195 Steam reviews back the pick.
Virginia vs El 39
Virginia and El 39 both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Virginia (2016) is 9 years older than El 39 (2025). El 39 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than Virginia (61% 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 El 39
Choose El 39 if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. El 39 launched in 2025.
Both Virginia and El 39 sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 Virginia |  El 39 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 61% positive (1,195 reviews) | 94.4% positive (36 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Variable State | Bohemian Productions, Ramiro Argente, Lucas Gomila |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Virginia (2016) is 9 years older than El 39 (2025).
- El 39 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than Virginia (61% positive).
- El 39 is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Virginia (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Virginia is Deck Verified, El 39 is Deck Playable.
Virginia vs El 39 — FAQ
- Should I play Virginia or El 39 first?
- If you want chronology, Virginia (2016) came out before El 39 (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 Virginia and El 39 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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.