Choose Kairo
Choose Kairo if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,026 Steam reviews back the pick.
Kairo vs SOLE
Kairo and SOLE 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. Kairo (2013) is 6 years older than SOLE (2019). SOLE scores higher on Steam reviews (80% positive) than Kairo (74.4% 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 SOLE
Choose SOLE if it's the newer release (2019) and ships with the modern feature baseline. SOLE launched in 2019.
Both Kairo and SOLE 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
 Kairo |  SOLE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.4% positive (1,026 reviews) | 80% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Locked Door Puzzle | Gossamer Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Kairo (2013) is 6 years older than SOLE (2019).
- SOLE scores higher on Steam reviews (80% positive) than Kairo (74.4% positive).
- Kairo is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than SOLE (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Kairo is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; SOLE has no Deck rating yet.
Kairo vs SOLE — FAQ
- Should I play Kairo or SOLE first?
- If you want chronology, Kairo (2013) came out before SOLE (2019). 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 Kairo and SOLE 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.
- Does Kairo run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Kairo is rated Deck Playable by Valve. SOLE doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.