# Games like El Paso, Elsewhere

> The closest matches to El Paso, Elsewhere: Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne, Resident Evil Requiem, The Evil Within, EL PASO, NIGHTMARE, and Hitman: Absolution™. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne](https://imho.run/games/12150/max-payne-2-the-fall-of-max-payne) — Shares bullet time combat with El Paso, Elsewhere. 5,248 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/12150/)
2. [Resident Evil Requiem](https://imho.run/games/3764200/resident-evil-requiem) — Also Third-Person Shooter and Zombies, like El Paso, Elsewhere. 48,719 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3764200/)
3. [The Evil Within](https://imho.run/games/268050/the-evil-within) — Also Third-Person Shooter and Stealth, like El Paso, Elsewhere. 7,495 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/268050/)
4. [EL PASO, NIGHTMARE](https://imho.run/games/2154820/el-paso-nightmare) — Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like El Paso, Elsewhere. 116 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2154820/)
5. [Hitman: Absolution™](https://imho.run/games/203140/hitman-absolution) — Shares interactive storytelling with El Paso, Elsewhere. 13,668 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/203140/)
6. [Bendy and the Dark Revival](https://imho.run/games/1063660/bendy-and-the-dark-revival) — Also Stealth and Survival Horror, like El Paso, Elsewhere. 7,385 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1063660/)
7. [The Last of Us™ Part I](https://imho.run/games/1888930/the-last-of-us-part-i) — A frequent pick in El Paso, Elsewhere players' libraries, and another Action. 27,610 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1888930/)
8. [Trepang2](https://imho.run/games/1164940/trepang2) — Also Bullet Time and Stealth, like El Paso, Elsewhere. 11,287 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1164940/)
9. [Zombie Army Trilogy](https://imho.run/games/301640/zombie-army-trilogy) — Also Third-Person Shooter and Zombies, like El Paso, Elsewhere. 5,051 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/301640/)
10. [Vanquish](https://imho.run/games/460810/vanquish) — Also Bullet Time and Third-Person Shooter, like El Paso, Elsewhere. 3,926 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/460810/)
11. [Bleak Faith: Forsaken](https://imho.run/games/1173220/bleak-faith-forsaken) — A frequent pick in El Paso, Elsewhere players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,866 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1173220/)
12. [Outlast](https://imho.run/games/238320/outlast) — Also Stealth and Survival Horror, like El Paso, Elsewhere. 28,158 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/238320/)
13. [METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER](https://imho.run/games/2417610/metal-gear-solid-snake-eater) — Also Third-Person Shooter and Stealth, like El Paso, Elsewhere. 7,547 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2417610/)
14. [ROUTINE](https://imho.run/games/606160/routine) — Also Stealth and Cinematic, like El Paso, Elsewhere. 4,122 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/606160/)
15. [Daymare: 1998](https://imho.run/games/842100/daymare-1998) — Also Third-Person Shooter and Zombies, like El Paso, Elsewhere. 1,273 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/842100/)
16. [The Midnight Walk](https://imho.run/games/2863640/the-midnight-walk) — A frequent pick in El Paso, Elsewhere players' libraries, and another Indie. 1,576 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2863640/)
17. [Metro Exodus](https://imho.run/games/412020/metro-exodus) — Also Stealth and Survival Horror, like El Paso, Elsewhere. 33,790 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/412020/)
18. [Metro: Last Light Redux](https://imho.run/games/287390/metro-last-light-redux) — Also Stealth and Survival Horror, like El Paso, Elsewhere. 19,864 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/287390/)
19. [Eldervale](https://imho.run/games/1032830/eldervale) — Also Third-Person Shooter and Stealth, like El Paso, Elsewhere. 69 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1032830/)
20. [The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication](https://imho.run/games/2331330/the-bridge-curse-2-the-extrication) — A frequent pick in El Paso, Elsewhere players' libraries, and another Adventure. 124 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2331330/)
21. [Amnesia: Rebirth](https://imho.run/games/999220/amnesia-rebirth) — Also Stealth and Survival Horror, like El Paso, Elsewhere. 4,300 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/999220/)
22. [Dead Space (2008)](https://imho.run/games/17470/dead-space-2008) — Also Third-Person Shooter and Survival Horror, like El Paso, Elsewhere. 11,870 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/17470/)
23. [Blood West](https://imho.run/games/1587130/blood-west) — Also Stealth and Survival Horror, like El Paso, Elsewhere. 3,604 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1587130/)
24. [Selene's Unbearable Night](https://imho.run/games/2503690/selene-s-unbearable-night) — Also Third-Person Shooter and Cinematic, like El Paso, Elsewhere. 64 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2503690/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1546310&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1546310&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1546310&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1546310
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1546310
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About El Paso, Elsewhere

El Paso, Elsewhere is a challenging solo action game released in 2023 that centers on third-person bullet-time combat and narrative-driven gameplay. Set in a reality-shifting motel, the game combines interactive storytelling with psychedelic level design where players face supernatural threats including werewolves and vampires. The experience integrates soundtrack elements throughout gameplay while delivering a story that players describe as exploring complex emotional and thematic territory. Reviewers highlight how the voice acting brings characters to life, and the level design offers experiences that players note feel unique and memorable. The game holds a 91% positive rating from over 1200 Steam reviews and runs verified on Steam Deck, with a Metacritic score of 78 and a price of $19.99.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1546310
- **Developer:** Strange Scaffold
- **Publisher:** Strange Scaffold
- **Genres:** Action
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Sep 26, 2023
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 78
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1546310/el-paso-elsewhere)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1546310&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1546310/)
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