Choose Soft(A)ware
Choose Soft(A)ware if you want the DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Steam Timeline side of the pairing. Soft(A)ware launched in 2026.
Soft(A)ware vs Whitematter
Soft(A)ware and Whitematter both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Whitematter (2025) is 1 year older than Soft(A)ware (2026). Whitematter is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Soft(A)ware (12.99 USD vs. 16.14 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 Whitematter
Choose Whitematter if you want the Color Alternatives, Save Anytime, and #category_playable_at_your_own_pace side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Whitematter launched in 2025.
Both Soft(A)ware and Whitematter sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, Subtitle Options, and Camera Comfort, 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
 Soft(A)ware |  Whitematter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 16.14 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | B0TLANNER Games | Exothermic Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Whitematter (2025) is 1 year older than Soft(A)ware (2026).
- Whitematter is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Soft(A)ware (12.99 USD vs. 16.14 USD).
Soft(A)ware vs Whitematter — FAQ
- Should I play Soft(A)ware or Whitematter first?
- If you want chronology, Whitematter (2025) came out before Soft(A)ware (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 Soft(A)ware and Whitematter similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.