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 Deadpact
SOMA and Deadpact 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 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Deadpact 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 Deadpact
Choose Deadpact if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing.
Both SOMA and Deadpact 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 |  Deadpact | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Adventure |
| 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 | Low Health Games |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- SOMA is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Deadpact has no Deck rating yet.
SOMA vs Deadpact — FAQ
- Are SOMA and Deadpact 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. Deadpact doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.