Choose Cartographer
Choose Cartographer if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cartographer launched in 2022.
Cartographer vs Void Sols
Cartographer and Void Sols 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. Cartographer (2022) is 2 years older than Void Sols (2024). Cartographer is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Void Sols (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Void Sols
Choose Void Sols if you want the Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Void Sols launched in 2024.
Both Cartographer and Void Sols sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Cartographer |  Void Sols | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 96.2% positive (260 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | False Games LLC | Finite Reflection Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Cartographer (2022) is 2 years older than Void Sols (2024).
- Cartographer is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Void Sols (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Void Sols is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Cartographer has no Deck rating yet.
Cartographer vs Void Sols — FAQ
- Should I play Cartographer or Void Sols first?
- If you want chronology, Cartographer (2022) came out before Void Sols (2024). 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 Cartographer and Void Sols 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.