Choose SOMA
Choose SOMA if you want an Action and 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 Grief
SOMA and Grief both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. SOMA (2015) is 11 years older than Grief (2026). SOMA scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Grief (73.9% 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 Grief
Choose Grief if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. Grief launched in 2026.
Both SOMA and Grief sit in 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 |  Grief | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.8% positive (23,563 reviews) | 73.9% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Frictional Games | VimmGames |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- SOMA (2015) is 11 years older than Grief (2026).
- SOMA scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Grief (73.9% positive).
- Grief is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than SOMA (3.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- SOMA is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Grief has no Deck rating yet.
SOMA vs Grief — FAQ
- Should I play SOMA or Grief first?
- If you want chronology, SOMA (2015) came out before Grief (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 Grief similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does SOMA run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SOMA is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Grief doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.