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 Claustrophobia
SOMA and Claustrophobia 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 Claustrophobia (2022). SOMA scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Claustrophobia (71.4% 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 Claustrophobia
Choose Claustrophobia if it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Claustrophobia launched in 2022.
Both SOMA and Claustrophobia 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 |  Claustrophobia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.8% positive (23,563 reviews) | 71.4% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Frictional Games | Sentinel Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- SOMA (2015) is 7 years older than Claustrophobia (2022).
- SOMA scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Claustrophobia (71.4% positive).
- Claustrophobia is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than SOMA (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- SOMA is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Claustrophobia has no Deck rating yet.
SOMA vs Claustrophobia — FAQ
- Should I play SOMA or Claustrophobia first?
- If you want chronology, SOMA (2015) came out before Claustrophobia (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 Claustrophobia 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. Claustrophobia doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.