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 Underwater
SOMA and Underwater 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 Underwater (2021). SOMA scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Underwater (66.7% 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 Underwater
Choose Underwater if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Underwater launched in 2021.
Both SOMA and Underwater 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 |  Underwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.8% positive (23,563 reviews) | 66.7% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Frictional Games | Andreev Worlds, Gamesforfarm |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- SOMA (2015) is 6 years older than Underwater (2021).
- SOMA scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Underwater (66.7% positive).
- Underwater is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than SOMA (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- SOMA is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Underwater has no Deck rating yet.
SOMA vs Underwater — FAQ
- Should I play SOMA or Underwater first?
- If you want chronology, SOMA (2015) came out before Underwater (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 Underwater 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. Underwater doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.