Choose SOMA
Choose SOMA if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.8% positive across 23,563 reviews.
SOMA vs Decarnation
SOMA and Decarnation 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 8 years older than Decarnation (2023). SOMA scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Decarnation (87.9% 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 Decarnation
Choose Decarnation if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Decarnation launched in 2023.
Both SOMA and Decarnation 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 |  Decarnation | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.8% positive (23,563 reviews) | 87.9% positive (473 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Frictional Games | Atelier QDB |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- SOMA (2015) is 8 years older than Decarnation (2023).
- SOMA scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Decarnation (87.9% positive).
- Decarnation is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than SOMA (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
SOMA vs Decarnation — FAQ
- Which is better, SOMA or Decarnation?
- On Steam reviews SOMA scores higher (95.8% positive) than Decarnation (87.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, SOMA is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play SOMA or Decarnation first?
- If you want chronology, SOMA (2015) came out before Decarnation (2023). 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 Decarnation 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.
- Do SOMA and Decarnation both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.