Choose Soul Machine
Choose Soul Machine if you want a Strategy game with Keyboard Only Option, Touch Only Option, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's currently about 84% cheaper on the Steam Store. Soul Machine launched in 2026.
Soul Machine vs Heroes of Retribution
Soul Machine and Heroes of Retribution both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Both released in 2026. Soul Machine is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than Heroes of Retribution (3.49 USD vs. 21.24 USD). 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 Heroes of Retribution
Choose Heroes of Retribution if you want a RPG and Early Access game with Stereo Sound and Playable without Timed Input. Heroes of Retribution launched in 2026.
Both Soul Machine and Heroes of Retribution sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls and Adjustable Difficulty, 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
 Soul Machine |  Heroes of Retribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.49 USD | 21.24 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Zanarka Studio | Sortech Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
- Soul Machine is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than Heroes of Retribution (3.49 USD vs. 21.24 USD).
Soul Machine vs Heroes of Retribution — FAQ
- Are Soul Machine and Heroes of Retribution similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.