Syntherapy vs The Test: Secrets of the Soul
Syntherapy and The Test: Secrets of the Soul both land in Indie, Simulation, 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, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Syntherapy (2020) is 3 years older than The Test: Secrets of the Soul (2023). The Test: Secrets of the Soul scores higher on Steam reviews (98% positive) than Syntherapy (73.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Syntherapy |  The Test: Secrets of the Soul | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 73.9% positive (23 reviews) | 98% positive (1,409 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Crowned Daemon Studios | Randumb Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Syntherapy (2020) is 3 years older than The Test: Secrets of the Soul (2023).
- The Test: Secrets of the Soul scores higher on Steam reviews (98% positive) than Syntherapy (73.9% positive).
- The Test: Secrets of the Soul is free; Syntherapy is paid (14.99 USD).
- The Test: Secrets of the Soul is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Syntherapy has no Deck rating yet.
Syntherapy vs The Test: Secrets of the Soul — FAQ
- Should I play Syntherapy or The Test: Secrets of the Soul first?
- If you want chronology, Syntherapy (2020) came out before The Test: Secrets of the Soul (2023). 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 Syntherapy and The Test: Secrets of the Soul similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, 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.
- Is The Test: Secrets of the Soul free?
- Yes — The Test: Secrets of the Soul is a free-to-play Steam title. Syntherapy is paid (14.99 USD).