Choose SOMA
Choose SOMA if you want an Action 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 Roots Devour
SOMA and Roots Devour both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. SOMA (2015) is 11 years older than Roots Devour (2026). SOMA scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Roots Devour (77.5% 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 Roots Devour
Choose Roots Devour if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. Roots Devour launched in 2026.
Both SOMA and Roots Devour sit in 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 |  Roots Devour | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 13.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.8% positive (23,563 reviews) | 77.5% positive (80 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Frictional Games | Rewinding Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- SOMA (2015) is 11 years older than Roots Devour (2026).
- SOMA scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Roots Devour (77.5% positive).
- Roots Devour is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than SOMA (13.49 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: SOMA is Deck Verified, Roots Devour is Deck Playable.
SOMA vs Roots Devour — FAQ
- Should I play SOMA or Roots Devour first?
- If you want chronology, SOMA (2015) came out before Roots Devour (2026). 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 Roots Devour similar?
- They overlap on 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.