Choose SOMA
Choose SOMA if you want an Action and Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 23,563 Steam reviews back the pick.
SOMA vs Project Proxima
SOMA and Project Proxima both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. SOMA (2015) is 8 years older than Project Proxima (2023). SOMA scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Project Proxima (84.6% 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 Project Proxima
Choose Project Proxima if it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Project Proxima launched in 2023.
Both SOMA and Project Proxima sit in 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 |  Project Proxima | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | 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) | 84.6% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Frictional Games | Luna Apps |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- SOMA (2015) is 8 years older than Project Proxima (2023).
- SOMA scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Project Proxima (84.6% positive).
- Project Proxima is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than SOMA (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- SOMA is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Project Proxima has no Deck rating yet.
SOMA vs Project Proxima — FAQ
- Should I play SOMA or Project Proxima first?
- If you want chronology, SOMA (2015) came out before Project Proxima (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 Project Proxima similar?
- They overlap on 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. Project Proxima doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.