El 39 similar games & best alternatives

El 39

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2025

Should you play it?

Constitución, CABA. 3 AM. You leave a party, feeling defeated because the girl you liked didn't even look at you. You go to wait for the last "39" bus of that night. You try to stop it, but it goes straight away. Tomorrow you have the exam that defines whether you graduate or not. Good luck.

What works

  • Strong cultural and local identity
  • Well-executed retro ps1 aesthetic
  • Immersive atmospheric sound design
  • Humorous and relatable dialogue
  • Short and focused experience

Things to keep in mind

  • Very short gameplay duration
  • Limited interactivity and mechanics
  • Some bugs and technical issues
  • Lack of meaningful story depth or multiple endings
  • Underutilized gameplay elements (e.g. camera)

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Last update: 13/09/2026