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 Phenom
SOMA and Phenom 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 Phenom (2024). Phenom is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than SOMA (3.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD). 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 Phenom
Choose Phenom if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. Phenom launched in 2024.
Both SOMA and Phenom 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 |  Phenom | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.8% positive (23,563 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Frictional Games | Red Kraken studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- SOMA (2015) is 9 years older than Phenom (2024).
- Phenom is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than SOMA (3.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- SOMA is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Phenom has no Deck rating yet.
SOMA vs Phenom — FAQ
- Should I play SOMA or Phenom first?
- If you want chronology, SOMA (2015) came out before Phenom (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 Phenom 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. Phenom doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.