Choose Kin's Chronicle
Choose Kin's Chronicle if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Kin's Chronicle launched in 2021.
Kin's Chronicle vs Stories of Somnia
Kin's Chronicle and Stories of Somnia both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Kin's Chronicle (2021) is 5 years older than Stories of Somnia (2026). Kin's Chronicle is free; Stories of Somnia is paid (Price unknown). 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 Stories of Somnia
Choose Stories of Somnia if you want an Action game with Custom Volume Controls and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Stories of Somnia launched in 2026.
Both Kin's Chronicle and Stories of Somnia sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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
 Kin's Chronicle |  Stories of Somnia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | flashdim | Lydian Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Kin's Chronicle (2021) is 5 years older than Stories of Somnia (2026).
- Kin's Chronicle is free; Stories of Somnia is paid (Price unknown).
Kin's Chronicle vs Stories of Somnia — FAQ
- Should I play Kin's Chronicle or Stories of Somnia first?
- If you want chronology, Kin's Chronicle (2021) came out before Stories of Somnia (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 Kin's Chronicle and Stories of Somnia similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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 Kin's Chronicle free?
- Yes — Kin's Chronicle is a free-to-play Steam title. Stories of Somnia is paid (Price unknown).