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 Lust from Beyond: M Edition
SOMA and Lust from Beyond: M Edition 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 7 years older than Lust from Beyond: M Edition (2022). SOMA scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Lust from Beyond: M Edition (82.2% 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 Lust from Beyond: M Edition
Choose Lust from Beyond: M Edition if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lust from Beyond: M Edition launched in 2022.
Both SOMA and Lust from Beyond: M Edition 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 |  Lust from Beyond: M Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.8% positive (23,563 reviews) | 82.2% positive (45 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Frictional Games | Movie Games Lunarium |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- SOMA (2015) is 7 years older than Lust from Beyond: M Edition (2022).
- SOMA scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Lust from Beyond: M Edition (82.2% positive).
- Lust from Beyond: M Edition is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than SOMA (17.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: SOMA is Deck Verified, Lust from Beyond: M Edition is Deck Playable.
SOMA vs Lust from Beyond: M Edition — FAQ
- Should I play SOMA or Lust from Beyond: M Edition first?
- If you want chronology, SOMA (2015) came out before Lust from Beyond: M Edition (2022). 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 Lust from Beyond: M Edition 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.