Choose SAMUZA
Choose SAMUZA if you want a Sports, Free To Play, and Casual game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. SAMUZA launched in 2024.
SAMUZA vs SoulUp
SAMUZA and SoulUp both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. SAMUZA (2024) is 2 years older than SoulUp (2026). SAMUZA is free; SoulUp is paid (4.99 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 SoulUp
Choose SoulUp if you want the Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. SoulUp launched in 2026.
Both SAMUZA and SoulUp sit in Action and Indie 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
 SAMUZA |  SoulUp | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Free To Play, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.9% positive (11 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Crackin Inc. | GiantK Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- SAMUZA (2024) is 2 years older than SoulUp (2026).
- SAMUZA is free; SoulUp is paid (4.99 USD).
SAMUZA vs SoulUp — FAQ
- Should I play SAMUZA or SoulUp first?
- If you want chronology, SAMUZA (2024) came out before SoulUp (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 SAMUZA and SoulUp similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 SoulUp have multiplayer like SAMUZA?
- No. SAMUZA supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while SoulUp is listed as single-player only.
- Is SAMUZA free?
- Yes — SAMUZA is a free-to-play Steam title. SoulUp is paid (4.99 USD).