Rank 01Games like The Solus Project
- 27 games
- Updated Nov 4, 2026
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The closest matches to The Solus Project: ADR1FT, P·O·L·L·E·N, SOMA, No Man's Sky, and Narcosis. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Elite Dangerous
Why this: Also VR and Space, like The Solus Project.
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Subnautica
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Solus Project.
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: Hourences, Grip Games
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 78% of 1,536 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure, Simulation
- Metacritic 68
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Beautiful and dangerous world
- Enigmatic story
- Terrifying moments
- Atmospheric
- Immersive
- Peaceful
More games like The Solus Project, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to The Solus Project
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
The Ball
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Solus Project.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Solus Project at current Steam store prices.
Lifeless Planet Premier Edition
Why this: Shares exploration with The Solus Project.
Syndrome
Why this: Also Survival Horror and Space, like The Solus Project.
EVERSPACE™
Why this: Also VR and Space, like The Solus Project.
The Alien Cube
Why this: Also Walking Simulator and Survival Horror, like The Solus Project.
Pacific Drive
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Solus Project.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to The Solus Project, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
VR Flush
Why this: Also VR and Space, like The Solus Project.
Propagation VR
Why this: Also VR and Survival Horror, like The Solus Project.
Mýrdalssandur, Iceland
Why this: Also VR and Walking Simulator, like The Solus Project.
The Backrooms Game FREE Edition
Why this: Also Walking Simulator and Survival Horror, like The Solus Project.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
SOMA
Why this: Shares exploration with The Solus Project.
Subnautica
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Solus Project.
About The Solus Project
The closest matches to The Solus Project: ADR1FT, P·O·L·L·E·N, SOMA, No Man's Sky, and Narcosis. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Solus Project is your kind of game, the closest matches are ADR1FT, P·O·L·L·E·N and SOMA — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, immersive and peaceful, and single out its day night cycle and exploration. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
The Solus Project is an indie survival adventure set on a mysterious alien planet. Players navigate a challenging environment where survival mechanics including temperature management, dynamic weather systems, and a day-night cycle create a demanding experience. The first-person exploration adventure takes approximately 30-40 hours to complete. Reviewers highlight the world as both beautiful and dangerous, with an enigmatic story unfolding through discovery. Players describe the atmosphere as immersive and peaceful between moments of tension. The game supports VR and runs at a playable state on Steam Deck. Priced at $19.99, it holds a 78% positive rating from over 1,500 Steam reviews.
About The Solus Project: The Solus Project is a single player exploration adventure with survival elements. The adventure is set on a mysterious planet and is the spiritual successor to The Ball - 2010 PC Gamer Action/Adventure Game Of The Year...
Is The Solus Project worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 78% of 1,536 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 22 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Beautiful and dangerous world
- Enigmatic story
- Terrifying moments
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“It starts off very mysterious and it looks and plays nice and is atmospheric but after a while, you are running around in the same areas and not really getting anywhere. I just felt that I was getting nowhere fast and kept getting stuck…”
People who play it also play: ADR1FT, P·O·L·L·E·N, SOMA
Frequently asked about The Solus Project
Can I run it?
Does The Solus Project run on Steam Deck?
The Solus Project is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does The Solus Project cost?
The Solus Project is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Solus Project?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Solus Project are ADR1FT, P·O·L·L·E·N, SOMA.
Who developed The Solus Project?
The Solus Project was developed by Hourences, Grip Games and published by Teotl Studios.