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 Mountains of Madness
SOMA and Mountains of Madness 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 9 years older than Mountains of Madness (2024). SOMA scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Mountains of Madness (46.2% 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 Mountains of Madness
Choose Mountains of Madness if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mountains of Madness launched in 2024.
Both SOMA and Mountains of Madness 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 |  Mountains of Madness | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.8% positive (23,563 reviews) | 46.2% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Frictional Games | Deep Dive Project |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- SOMA (2015) is 9 years older than Mountains of Madness (2024).
- SOMA scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Mountains of Madness (46.2% positive).
- Mountains of Madness is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than SOMA (8.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- SOMA is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Mountains of Madness has no Deck rating yet.
SOMA vs Mountains of Madness — FAQ
- Should I play SOMA or Mountains of Madness first?
- If you want chronology, SOMA (2015) came out before Mountains of Madness (2024). 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 Mountains of Madness 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. Mountains of Madness doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.