Choose ASYLUM
Choose ASYLUM if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. ASYLUM launched in 2025.
ASYLUM vs SOMA
ASYLUM and SOMA 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. SOMA (2015) is 10 years older than ASYLUM (2025). SOMA scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than ASYLUM (84.3% 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 SOMA
Choose SOMA if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.8% positive across 23,563 reviews.
Both ASYLUM and SOMA 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
 ASYLUM |  SOMA | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2015 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.3% positive (254 reviews) | 95.8% positive (23,563 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Senscape | Frictional Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- SOMA (2015) is 10 years older than ASYLUM (2025).
- SOMA scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than ASYLUM (84.3% positive).
- ASYLUM is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than SOMA (24.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
ASYLUM vs SOMA — FAQ
- Which is better, ASYLUM or SOMA?
- On Steam reviews SOMA scores higher (95.8% positive) than ASYLUM (84.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, SOMA is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play ASYLUM or SOMA first?
- If you want chronology, SOMA (2015) came out before ASYLUM (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 ASYLUM and SOMA 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.
- Do ASYLUM and SOMA both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.