Choose The Solus Project
Choose The Solus Project if you want a Simulation game with Tracked Controller Support. 1,536 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Solus Project vs Reflections
The Solus Project and Reflections both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Reflections (2015) is 1 year older than The Solus Project (2016). The Solus Project scores higher on Steam reviews (77.9% positive) than Reflections (50% 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 Reflections
Choose Reflections if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Reflections launched in 2015.
Both The Solus Project and Reflections sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list VR Supported, 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 |  Reflections | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2015 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.9% positive (1,536 reviews) | 50% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hourences, Grip Games | Broken Window Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Reflections (2015) is 1 year older than The Solus Project (2016).
- The Solus Project scores higher on Steam reviews (77.9% positive) than Reflections (50% positive).
- Reflections is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Solus Project (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The Solus Project is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Reflections has no Deck rating yet.
The Solus Project vs Reflections — FAQ
- Should I play The Solus Project or Reflections first?
- If you want chronology, Reflections (2015) came out before The Solus Project (2016). 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 Reflections similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 The Solus Project run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Solus Project is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Reflections doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.