Choose Journal
Choose Journal if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Journal launched in 2014.
Journal vs Solis
Journal and Solis 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. Journal (2014) is 12 years older than Solis (2026). Solis is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Journal (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Solis
Choose Solis if it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Solis launched in 2026.
Both Journal and Solis 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
 Journal |  Solis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.1% positive (238 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Locked Door Puzzle | Gibberish Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Journal (2014) is 12 years older than Solis (2026).
- Solis is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Journal (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Journal vs Solis — FAQ
- Should I play Journal or Solis first?
- If you want chronology, Journal (2014) came out before Solis (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 Journal and Solis 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.