Choose The Solus Project
Choose The Solus Project if you want the Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported side of the pairing. 1,536 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Solus Project vs 8ALLOWEEN
The Solus Project and 8ALLOWEEN both land in Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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 Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. The Solus Project (2016) is 8 years older than 8ALLOWEEN (2024). 8ALLOWEEN is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than The Solus Project (3.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 8ALLOWEEN
Choose 8ALLOWEEN if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. 8ALLOWEEN launched in 2024.
Both The Solus Project and 8ALLOWEEN sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation 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
 The Solus Project |  8ALLOWEEN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.9% positive (1,536 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hourences, Grip Games | Studio Night |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- The Solus Project (2016) is 8 years older than 8ALLOWEEN (2024).
- 8ALLOWEEN is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than The Solus Project (3.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The Solus Project is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; 8ALLOWEEN has no Deck rating yet.
The Solus Project vs 8ALLOWEEN — FAQ
- Should I play The Solus Project or 8ALLOWEEN first?
- If you want chronology, The Solus Project (2016) came out before 8ALLOWEEN (2024). 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 The Solus Project and 8ALLOWEEN similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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 The Solus Project run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Solus Project is rated Deck Playable by Valve. 8ALLOWEEN doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.