Choose SOMA
Choose SOMA if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 23,563 Steam reviews back the pick.
SOMA vs The Cross Horror Game
SOMA and The Cross Horror Game both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. SOMA (2015) is 4 years older than The Cross Horror Game (2019). The Cross Horror Game is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than SOMA (13.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 The Cross Horror Game
Choose The Cross Horror Game if it's currently about 53% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Cross Horror Game launched in 2019.
Both SOMA and The Cross Horror Game sit in Action, 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
 SOMA |  The Cross Horror Game | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.8% positive (23,563 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Frictional Games | Next Generation Gaming |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- SOMA (2015) is 4 years older than The Cross Horror Game (2019).
- The Cross Horror Game is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than SOMA (13.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- SOMA is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Cross Horror Game has no Deck rating yet.
SOMA vs The Cross Horror Game — FAQ
- Should I play SOMA or The Cross Horror Game first?
- If you want chronology, SOMA (2015) came out before The Cross Horror Game (2019). 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 SOMA and The Cross Horror Game similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does SOMA run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SOMA is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Cross Horror Game doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.