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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.
El 39 is a first-person, retro and adventure game
developed by Bohemian Productions, Ramiro Argente and Lucas Gomila
and published by Bohemian Productions.
Released on November 10th 2025 is available on Windows, MacOS, Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine
in 3 languages: Spanish - Spain, Spanish - Latin America and English.
It has received 377 reviews of which 305 were positive and 72 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 1.39€ on Steam with a 65% discount.
The Steam community has classified El 39 into these genres:
First-Person
Retro
Adventure
Horror
Psychological Horror
Story Rich
Singleplayer
3D
Indie
Casual
Exploration
Cinematic
Walking Simulator
Pixel Graphics
Mystery
Dark
Puzzle
Linear
Action-Adventure
Here is the detailed breakdown of supported languages for El 39:
| UI | Subtitle | Audio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | |||
| Spanish - Spain | |||
| Spanish - Latin America |
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5 2300 or AMD FX4350
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Compatible graphics card with DirectX 11.0 with 2GB RAM (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 730 or AMD Radeon RX 550).
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Sound Card: Compatible soundcard with DirectX 11
MacOS
- OS: macOS 10.13 or superior
- Processor: 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Radeon Pro 450 or R9 M290X
- Storage: 1 GB GB available space
- Sound Card: Compatible with Core Audio
Linux
- OS: Any up to date version
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 or AMD FX-4350
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Compatible graphics card with OpenGL 4.5 / Vulkan with 2GB VRAM
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Sound Card: Compatible with ALSA or PulseAudio
- Additional Notes: libc6, libstdc++, libgl1-mesa-glx
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El 39 is another perfect example of how well Argentine games are doing lately. And it’s pretty impressive considering this is the debut, the very first project, from this small team of developers. It has a similar feeling to Fears to Fathom, both visually and in how it tells its story. It’s simple: it’s about a guy who reconnects with his high school friends and has to take the bus to get back home, but the bus never stops. And that’s when things start to get pretty strange. The gameplay is honestly very basic, straightforward, and without anything unusual. The interactions are quite good, especially considering the small number of characters, and it has a really strong atmosphere. For me, the best part of the game is the collectibles, completing it 100%. There are tons of items tied to Argentina, gags, jokes, and references that are great and that I loved finding. The game can be completed 100% in a single playthrough, but maybe I’m a bit of an idiot because it took me a little longer to figure out where everything was. It’s short, simple, but full of personality. As a first project, it’s more than solid, it’s great. I highly recommend it, especially if you’re Argentine or if you enjoy games with a strong identity.
El 39, developed by Bohemian Productions in collaboration with Ramiro Argente and Lucas Gomila, is a short-form psychological horror experience that thrives on subtlety and mood rather than spectacle. It begins with a premise that feels almost mundane: a young man leaving a disappointing social gathering late at night, trying to make his way home through the quiet streets of Buenos Aires. From that simple setup, the game carefully unravels a sense of unease, turning an ordinary situation into something increasingly disquieting. What makes it stand out is how grounded everything feels, as if the horror is less about external threats and more about internal tension slowly manifesting in the world around you. The atmosphere is the game’s most compelling asset. It captures the strange, vulnerable feeling of being alone in a city during the early hours, when familiar places start to feel unfamiliar. Streetlights cast uneven shadows, empty sidewalks stretch longer than they should, and the silence carries a weight that grows heavier with each passing moment. The game doesn’t rush to scare the player; instead, it allows discomfort to build naturally. Small environmental details and ambient sounds do much of the work, creating a persistent sense that something is off even when nothing overtly threatening is happening. This restrained approach makes the occasional bursts of tension far more effective. Visually, El 39 embraces a retro-inspired presentation that echoes older survival horror titles. The low-poly environments and slightly rough textures aren’t just stylistic choices—they actively contribute to the unease. The lack of visual clarity leaves room for doubt, making it harder to distinguish what’s real from what might be imagined. Lighting is used cleverly, often obscuring as much as it reveals, and the overall aesthetic enhances the dreamlike quality of the experience. It feels like stepping into a memory that’s beginning to distort, which aligns perfectly with the game’s psychological themes. The setting itself is another highlight. The depiction of Constitución is infused with cultural detail, giving the environment a strong sense of identity. It doesn’t feel like a generic urban map but rather a specific place with its own character. This authenticity adds depth to the experience, making the unfolding events feel more personal and believable. At the same time, the game occasionally introduces moments of odd humor or surreal touches, preventing the tone from becoming too one-note. This balance between grounded realism and slight absurdity gives the narrative a distinctive flavor. In terms of gameplay, El 39 keeps things simple and focused. It follows a linear, exploration-driven structure with light interaction and minimal puzzle elements. There are no complex systems to manage, and the player’s role is primarily to observe, move forward, and piece together what’s happening. This design choice reinforces the narrative and atmospheric focus, but it also limits interactivity. Players looking for deeper mechanics or branching paths may find the experience too constrained, as it is clearly designed to be experienced rather than actively shaped. The game’s brevity is both a strength and a limitation. It can be completed in a relatively short time, making it easy to finish in one sitting. This concise runtime ensures that the pacing remains tight and that the atmosphere doesn’t lose its impact. However, it also means that some ideas feel underexplored, and just as the experience begins to fully settle in, it reaches its conclusion. There’s a sense that the game could have expanded further without losing its focus, but it ultimately chooses to remain compact. Despite its short length and minimalistic design, El 39 leaves a lasting impression. It succeeds in capturing a very specific emotional state—the quiet anxiety of isolation and the creeping fear that something isn’t quite right. It doesn’t rely on excessive scares or complex storytelling; instead, it trusts its atmosphere and setting to carry the experience. For players who appreciate slow-burning psychological horror and culturally grounded narratives, it offers something distinctive and memorable, even if it doesn’t aim for long-term engagement or replayability. Rating: 8/10
The game is fun, and I loved the jokes. The Argentinian Spanish version is much better than the English one (especially if you speak the language). My only issue is that it’s veeeeery short—it took me about 20 minutes to finish, and I honestly thought I’d done something wrong because it ended so fast. Hopefully they’ll make a longer version in the future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
El 39 is currently priced at 1.39€ on Steam.
Yes, El 39 is currently available at a 65% discount. You can purchase it for 1.39€ on Steam.
Yes, El 39 received 305 positive votes out of a total of 377 achieving a rating of 7.57.
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El 39 was developed by Bohemian Productions, Ramiro Argente and Lucas Gomila and published by Bohemian Productions.
Yes, El 39 is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Yes, El 39 is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Yes, El 39 is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Yes, El 39 is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
Yes, El 39 is playable on Steam Machine, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
No, El 39 does not support VR.
El 39 is a single-player game.
No, El 39 does not currently offer any DLC.
No, El 39 does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, El 39 does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, El 39 is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for El 39.
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Last Updates| Steam data | 24 September 2026 13:26 UTC |
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| SteamSpy data | 23 October 2026 04:44 UTC |
| Steam price | 01 November 2026 04:33 UTC |
| Steam reviews | 19 October 2026 10:03 UTC |
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Developer
Bohemian Productions,
Ramiro Argente,
Lucas Gomila
Publisher
Bohemian Productions
Release
10 Nov 2025
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