Choose Retro Machina
Choose Retro Machina if you want an Indie experience. Retro Machina launched in 2021.
Retro Machina vs Soul's Spectrum
Retro Machina and Soul's Spectrum both land in Adventure 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Retro Machina (2021) is 2 years older than Soul's Spectrum (2023). Soul's Spectrum scores higher on Steam reviews (90.5% positive) than Retro Machina (76.7% 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 Soul's Spectrum
Choose Soul's Spectrum if you want a Strategy and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 53% cheaper on the Steam Store. Soul's Spectrum launched in 2023.
Both Retro Machina and Soul's Spectrum sit in Adventure 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
 Retro Machina |  Soul's Spectrum | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Strategy, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 16.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.7% positive (60 reviews) | 90.5% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Orbit Studio | Thund Games |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Retro Machina (2021) is 2 years older than Soul's Spectrum (2023).
- Soul's Spectrum scores higher on Steam reviews (90.5% positive) than Retro Machina (76.7% positive).
- Soul's Spectrum is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than Retro Machina (7.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Retro Machina is Deck Unsupported, Soul's Spectrum is Deck Verified.
Retro Machina vs Soul's Spectrum — FAQ
- Should I play Retro Machina or Soul's Spectrum first?
- If you want chronology, Retro Machina (2021) came out before Soul's Spectrum (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 Retro Machina and Soul's Spectrum similar?
- They overlap on Adventure 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.