Choose The Knowledge of Hermit
Choose The Knowledge of Hermit if you want the Steam Input API Support and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Knowledge of Hermit launched in 2023.
The Knowledge of Hermit vs Void Sols
The Knowledge of Hermit and Void Sols both land in Action, Adventure, RPG 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. The Knowledge of Hermit (2023) is 1 year older than Void Sols (2024). The Knowledge of Hermit is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Void Sols (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Void Sols
Choose Void Sols if you want an Indie game with Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Void Sols launched in 2024.
Both The Knowledge of Hermit and Void Sols sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Camera Comfort, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option, 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 Knowledge of Hermit |  Void Sols | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 96.2% positive (260 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | James H. Van der Meulen | Finite Reflection Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- The Knowledge of Hermit (2023) is 1 year older than Void Sols (2024).
- The Knowledge of Hermit is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Void Sols (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Void Sols is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Knowledge of Hermit has no Deck rating yet.
The Knowledge of Hermit vs Void Sols — FAQ
- Should I play The Knowledge of Hermit or Void Sols first?
- If you want chronology, The Knowledge of Hermit (2023) came out before Void Sols (2024). 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 Knowledge of Hermit and Void Sols similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, RPG 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.