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 Deep Hell
SOMA and Deep Hell 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 10 years older than Deep Hell (2025). Deep Hell is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than SOMA (4.99 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 Deep Hell
Choose Deep Hell if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Deep Hell launched in 2025.
Both SOMA and Deep Hell 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 |  Deep Hell | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| 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) | 7 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 10 years older than Deep Hell (2025).
- Deep Hell is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than SOMA (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- SOMA is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Deep Hell has no Deck rating yet.
SOMA vs Deep Hell — FAQ
- Should I play SOMA or Deep Hell first?
- If you want chronology, SOMA (2015) came out before Deep Hell (2025). 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 Deep Hell 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. Deep Hell doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.