Choose SOMA
Choose SOMA if you want an Action and Indie 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 Deep in the Fields
SOMA and Deep in the Fields both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. SOMA (2015) is 11 years older than Deep in the Fields (2026). Deep in the Fields 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 Deep in the Fields
Choose Deep in the Fields if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Deep in the Fields launched in 2026.
Both SOMA and Deep in the Fields sit in 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 in the Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| 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 | Del Campo Studio, Ariel Alanda, Juan Esteban Ferrato |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- SOMA (2015) is 11 years older than Deep in the Fields (2026).
- Deep in the Fields is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than SOMA (2.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- SOMA is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Deep in the Fields has no Deck rating yet.
SOMA vs Deep in the Fields — FAQ
- Should I play SOMA or Deep in the Fields first?
- If you want chronology, SOMA (2015) came out before Deep in the Fields (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 Deep in the Fields similar?
- They overlap on 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 in the Fields doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.