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 S.W.A.N.: Chernobyl Unexplored
SOMA and S.W.A.N.: Chernobyl Unexplored 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 6 years older than S.W.A.N.: Chernobyl Unexplored (2021). SOMA scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than S.W.A.N.: Chernobyl Unexplored (59.3% 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 S.W.A.N.: Chernobyl Unexplored
Choose S.W.A.N.: Chernobyl Unexplored if it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. S.W.A.N.: Chernobyl Unexplored launched in 2021.
Both SOMA and S.W.A.N.: Chernobyl Unexplored 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 |  S.W.A.N.: Chernobyl Unexplored | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 12.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.8% positive (23,563 reviews) | 59.3% positive (27 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Frictional Games | Volframe |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- SOMA (2015) is 6 years older than S.W.A.N.: Chernobyl Unexplored (2021).
- SOMA scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than S.W.A.N.: Chernobyl Unexplored (59.3% positive).
- S.W.A.N.: Chernobyl Unexplored is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than SOMA (12.49 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- SOMA is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; S.W.A.N.: Chernobyl Unexplored has no Deck rating yet.
SOMA vs S.W.A.N.: Chernobyl Unexplored — FAQ
- Should I play SOMA or S.W.A.N.: Chernobyl Unexplored first?
- If you want chronology, SOMA (2015) came out before S.W.A.N.: Chernobyl Unexplored (2021). 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 S.W.A.N.: Chernobyl Unexplored 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. S.W.A.N.: Chernobyl Unexplored doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.