Choose SOMA
Choose SOMA if you want an Action experience. 23,563 Steam reviews back the pick.
SOMA vs SCP: Control Error
SOMA and SCP: Control Error 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 10 years older than SCP: Control Error (2025). SCP: Control Error is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than SOMA (2.99 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 SCP: Control Error
Choose SCP: Control Error if you want a Simulation game with Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. SCP: Control Error launched in 2025.
Both SOMA and SCP: Control Error 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 |  SCP: Control Error | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.8% positive (23,563 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Frictional Games | Chieftain Artworks |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- SOMA (2015) is 10 years older than SCP: Control Error (2025).
- SCP: Control Error is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than SOMA (2.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
SOMA vs SCP: Control Error — FAQ
- Should I play SOMA or SCP: Control Error first?
- If you want chronology, SOMA (2015) came out before SCP: Control Error (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 SCP: Control Error 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.
- Do SOMA and SCP: Control Error both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.