Choose The Matriarch
Choose The Matriarch if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Matriarch launched in 2022.
The Matriarch vs SOS Cannibals
The Matriarch and SOS Cannibals both land in Casual 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 Casual games on Steam. The Matriarch (2022) is 5 years older than SOS Cannibals (2027). Both support cooperative play. 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 SOS Cannibals
Choose SOS Cannibals if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. SOS Cannibals launched in 2027.
Both The Matriarch and SOS Cannibals sit in Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 The Matriarch |  SOS Cannibals | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2027 |
| Genres | Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 74.9% positive (239 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Chewa | Chewa |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- The Matriarch (2022) is 5 years older than SOS Cannibals (2027).
- Both support cooperative play.
- The Matriarch is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; SOS Cannibals has no Deck rating yet.
The Matriarch vs SOS Cannibals — FAQ
- Should I play The Matriarch or SOS Cannibals first?
- If you want chronology, The Matriarch (2022) came out before SOS Cannibals (2027). 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 The Matriarch and SOS Cannibals similar?
- They overlap on Casual 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.
- Do both The Matriarch and SOS Cannibals have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Matriarch ships Online Co-op, Co-op; SOS Cannibals ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does The Matriarch run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Matriarch is rated Deck Playable by Valve. SOS Cannibals doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.