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SKULL CHAINZ vs Cabin of Souls

SKULL CHAINZ and Cabin of Souls 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. SKULL CHAINZ (2022) is 1 year older than Cabin of Souls (2023). Cabin of Souls is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than SKULL CHAINZ (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 SKULL CHAINZ

Choose SKULL CHAINZ if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. SKULL CHAINZ launched in 2022.

Choose Cabin of Souls

Choose Cabin of Souls if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cabin of Souls launched in 2023.

Both SKULL CHAINZ and Cabin of Souls sit in Action and Indie 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.

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SKULL CHAINZ vs Cabin of Souls — Steam metadata comparison
SKULL CHAINZ — Steam game coverSKULL CHAINZCabin of Souls — Steam game coverCabin of Souls
Released20222023
GenresAction, Indie, CasualAction, Indie
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price9.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews95.7% positive (23 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersChaoclypseLineChill

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SKULL CHAINZ vs Cabin of Souls — FAQ

Should I play SKULL CHAINZ or Cabin of Souls first?
If you want chronology, SKULL CHAINZ (2022) came out before Cabin of Souls (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 SKULL CHAINZ and Cabin of Souls 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.
Does SKULL CHAINZ run on Steam Deck?
Yes — SKULL CHAINZ is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Cabin of Souls doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
SKULL CHAINZ vs Cabin of Souls — Verdict (2026) · imho.run