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Depression Quest vs The Test: Secrets of the Soul

Depression Quest and The Test: Secrets of the Soul both land in Indie, Simulation, 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 Indie, Simulation, RPG on Steam. Depression Quest (2014) is 9 years older than The Test: Secrets of the Soul (2023). The Test: Secrets of the Soul scores higher on Steam reviews (98% positive) than Depression Quest (61.2% 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 Depression Quest

Choose Depression Quest if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 3,453 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose The Test: Secrets of the Soul

Choose The Test: Secrets of the Soul if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 98% positive across 1,409 reviews.

Both Depression Quest and The Test: Secrets of the Soul sit in Indie, Simulation, and RPG 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.

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Depression Quest vs The Test: Secrets of the Soul — Steam metadata comparison
Depression Quest — Steam game coverDepression QuestThe Test: Secrets of the Soul — Steam game coverThe Test: Secrets of the Soul
Released20142023
GenresIndie, Simulation, RPG, Free To PlayIndie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Free To Play, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Verified
PriceFree to playFree to play
Steam reviews61.2% positive (3,453 reviews)98% positive (1,409 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersThe Quinnspiracy, Patrick Lindsey, Isaac SchanklerRandumb Studios

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Depression Quest vs The Test: Secrets of the Soul — FAQ

Which is better, Depression Quest or The Test: Secrets of the Soul?
On Steam reviews The Test: Secrets of the Soul scores higher (98% positive) than Depression Quest (61.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Test: Secrets of the Soul is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Depression Quest or The Test: Secrets of the Soul first?
If you want chronology, Depression Quest (2014) came out before The Test: Secrets of the Soul (2023). 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 Depression Quest and The Test: Secrets of the Soul similar?
They overlap on Indie, Simulation, 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.
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