Choose SOMA
Choose SOMA if you want an Adventure 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 They Left Us Here
SOMA and They Left Us Here both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. SOMA (2015) is 11 years older than They Left Us Here (2026). SOMA scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than They Left Us Here (91.2% 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 They Left Us Here
Choose They Left Us Here if you want the Subtitle Options, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. They Left Us Here launched in 2026.
Both SOMA and They Left Us Here sit in Action and Indie 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 |  They Left Us Here | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.8% positive (23,563 reviews) | 91.2% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Frictional Games | SCH GAMING |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- SOMA (2015) is 11 years older than They Left Us Here (2026).
- SOMA scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than They Left Us Here (91.2% positive).
- They Left Us Here is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than SOMA (5.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: SOMA is Deck Verified, They Left Us Here is Deck Playable.
SOMA vs They Left Us Here — FAQ
- Should I play SOMA or They Left Us Here first?
- If you want chronology, SOMA (2015) came out before They Left Us Here (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 They Left Us Here similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.