Choose The Solus Project
Choose The Solus Project if you want a Simulation experience. 1,536 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Solus Project vs The Midnight Sanctuary
The Solus Project and The Midnight Sanctuary 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. The Solus Project (2016) is 2 years older than The Midnight Sanctuary (2018). The Midnight Sanctuary scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Solus Project (77.9% 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 The Midnight Sanctuary
Choose The Midnight Sanctuary if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Midnight Sanctuary launched in 2018.
Both The Solus Project and The Midnight Sanctuary sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and 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 |  The Midnight Sanctuary | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.9% positive (1,536 reviews) | 100% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hourences, Grip Games | CAVYHOUSE |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Solus Project (2016) is 2 years older than The Midnight Sanctuary (2018).
- The Midnight Sanctuary scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Solus Project (77.9% positive).
- The Midnight Sanctuary 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; The Midnight Sanctuary has no Deck rating yet.
The Solus Project vs The Midnight Sanctuary — FAQ
- Should I play The Solus Project or The Midnight Sanctuary first?
- If you want chronology, The Solus Project (2016) came out before The Midnight Sanctuary (2018). 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 The Midnight Sanctuary 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. The Midnight Sanctuary doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.