Rank 01Why this
Shares puzzle solving with SOMA.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 9)
- Deck Playable
- 2010
Games like SOMA
- 31 games
- Updated Nov 9, 2026
Players who liked SOMA also play
The closest matches to SOMA: Amnesia: The Dark Descent, Alien: Isolation, SIGNALIS, Mouthwashing, and >observer_. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Same atmospheric mood as SOMA.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 9)
- Deck Verified
- 2014
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Mouthwashing
Why this: Also Walking Simulator and Gore, like SOMA.
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Narcosis
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Walking Simulator, like SOMA.
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Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition
Why this: Shares exploration and puzzle solving with SOMA.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like SOMA
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Shares exploration and puzzle solving with SOMA.
- 93% of 1,480 reviews
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- Released: 2015
- Developer: Frictional Games
- Price: $29.99checked Nov 9
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 96% of 23,563 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 84
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Raises deep philosophical questions
- Thought provoking narrative
- Atmospheric
- Emotional
- Immersive
- Exploration
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Reviewers mention these as similar to SOMA
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Prey
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as SOMA.
The Talos Principle
Why this: Shares philosophical dialogue with SOMA.
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with SOMA.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below SOMA at current Steam store prices.
Outlast
Why this: Shares survival horror with SOMA.
Among the Sleep - Enhanced Edition
Why this: Also Walking Simulator and Survival Horror, like SOMA.
Dead Take
Why this: Shares exploration and puzzle solving with SOMA.
Static Dread: The Lighthouse
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with SOMA.
Look Outside
Why this: Shares survival horror and exploration with SOMA.
Chorus of Carcosa
Why this: Also Walking Simulator and Gore, like SOMA.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Alien: Isolation
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as SOMA.
SIGNALIS
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Survival Horror, like SOMA.
Mouthwashing
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with SOMA.
More from Frictional Games
Other recommendable Steam games by Frictional Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Amnesia: The Bunker
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as SOMA.
Amnesia: Rebirth
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with SOMA.
Penumbra Overture
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Survival Horror, like SOMA.
About SOMA
The closest matches to SOMA: Amnesia: The Dark Descent, Alien: Isolation, SIGNALIS, Mouthwashing, and >observer_. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If SOMA is your kind of game, the closest matches are Amnesia: The Dark Descent, Alien: Isolation and SIGNALIS — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, emotional and immersive, and single out its exploration and philosophical dialogue. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
SOMA is a sci-fi survival horror adventure developed by Frictional Games and released in 2015, available on Steam for $29.99. Players explore a haunting underwater setting, engaging with philosophical dialogue and puzzle-solving while navigating hostile threats. Reviewers highlight the atmospheric and unsettling tone, with players describing the experience as emotionally immersive. The narrative raises deep philosophical questions, with the thought-provoking story earning the game a 96% positive rating from over 23,000 Steam reviews and a Metacritic score of 84. The game is verified for Steam Deck.
About SOMA: From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.
Is SOMA worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 96% of 23,563 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 95% positive across 478 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $29.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 11 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Raises deep philosophical questions
- Thought provoking narrative
People who play it also play: Amnesia: The Dark Descent, Alien: Isolation, SIGNALIS
Frequently asked about SOMA
Can I run it?
Is SOMA verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — SOMA is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does SOMA cost?
SOMA is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to SOMA?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside SOMA are Amnesia: The Dark Descent, Alien: Isolation, SIGNALIS.
Who developed SOMA?
SOMA was developed by Frictional Games.