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 Hollow Head: Director's Cut
SOMA and Hollow Head: Director's Cut 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 5 years older than Hollow Head: Director's Cut (2020). SOMA scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Hollow Head: Director's Cut (72.4% 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 Hollow Head: Director's Cut
Choose Hollow Head: Director's Cut if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hollow Head: Director's Cut launched in 2020.
Both SOMA and Hollow Head: Director's Cut 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 |  Hollow Head: Director's Cut | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.8% positive (23,563 reviews) | 72.4% positive (29 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Frictional Games | Rubeki Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- SOMA (2015) is 5 years older than Hollow Head: Director's Cut (2020).
- SOMA scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Hollow Head: Director's Cut (72.4% positive).
- Hollow Head: Director's Cut is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than SOMA (2.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- SOMA is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hollow Head: Director's Cut has no Deck rating yet.
SOMA vs Hollow Head: Director's Cut — FAQ
- Should I play SOMA or Hollow Head: Director's Cut first?
- If you want chronology, SOMA (2015) came out before Hollow Head: Director's Cut (2020). 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 Hollow Head: Director's Cut 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. Hollow Head: Director's Cut doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.