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The Test: Secrets of the Soul vs Runway 66

The Test: Secrets of the Soul and Runway 66 both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Test: Secrets of the Soul (2023) is 2 years older than Runway 66 (2025). The Test: Secrets of the Soul scores higher on Steam reviews (98% positive) than Runway 66 (95% positive). 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 The Test: Secrets of the Soul

Choose The Test: Secrets of the Soul if you want a Simulation, RPG, and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 1,409 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Runway 66

Choose Runway 66 if you want the HDR available, Subtitle Options, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. Runway 66 launched in 2025.

Both The Test: Secrets of the Soul and Runway 66 sit in 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

The Test: Secrets of the Soul vs Runway 66 — Steam metadata comparison
The Test: Secrets of the Soul — Steam game coverThe Test: Secrets of the SoulRunway 66 — Steam game coverRunway 66
Released20232025
GenresIndie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Free To Play, CasualIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
PriceFree to play6.99 USD
Steam reviews98% positive (1,409 reviews)95% positive (20 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersRandumb StudiosNEBULA NOVA GAMES

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The Test: Secrets of the Soul vs Runway 66 — FAQ

Should I play The Test: Secrets of the Soul or Runway 66 first?
If you want chronology, The Test: Secrets of the Soul (2023) came out before Runway 66 (2025). 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 Test: Secrets of the Soul and Runway 66 similar?
They overlap on 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.
Is The Test: Secrets of the Soul free?
Yes — The Test: Secrets of the Soul is a free-to-play Steam title. Runway 66 is paid (6.99 USD).
Does The Test: Secrets of the Soul run on Steam Deck?
Yes — The Test: Secrets of the Soul is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Runway 66 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.