Choose Beneath
Choose Beneath if you want an Adventure game with Subtitle Options and Surround Sound. Beneath launched in 2025.
Beneath vs Synthesis of Corruption
Beneath and Synthesis of Corruption both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Beneath (2025) is 1 year older than Synthesis of Corruption (2026). Synthesis of Corruption scores higher on Steam reviews (85% positive) than Beneath (75.3% 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 Synthesis of Corruption
Choose Synthesis of Corruption if you want an Indie game with Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. Synthesis of Corruption launched in 2026.
Both Beneath and Synthesis of Corruption sit in Action on Steam and both list Stereo Sound 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
 Beneath |  Synthesis of Corruption | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.3% positive (158 reviews) | 85% positive (40 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Camel 101 | VidyGames |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Beneath (2025) is 1 year older than Synthesis of Corruption (2026).
- Synthesis of Corruption scores higher on Steam reviews (85% positive) than Beneath (75.3% positive).
- Synthesis of Corruption is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Beneath (8.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Beneath vs Synthesis of Corruption — FAQ
- Should I play Beneath or Synthesis of Corruption first?
- If you want chronology, Beneath (2025) came out before Synthesis of Corruption (2026). 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 Beneath and Synthesis of Corruption similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.