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 Fathoms
SOMA and Fathoms 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 12 years older than Fathoms (2027). SOMA is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Fathoms has no Deck rating yet. 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 Fathoms
Choose Fathoms if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Fathoms launched in 2027.
Both SOMA and Fathoms 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 |  Fathoms | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 95.8% positive (23,563 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Frictional Games | Advertise Here Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- SOMA (2015) is 12 years older than Fathoms (2027).
- SOMA is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Fathoms has no Deck rating yet.
SOMA vs Fathoms — FAQ
- Should I play SOMA or Fathoms first?
- If you want chronology, SOMA (2015) came out before Fathoms (2027). 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 Fathoms 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. Fathoms doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.