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The Soul vs OBSIDIAN 7

The Soul and OBSIDIAN 7 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. 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 Soul

Choose The Soul if you want an Action experience.

Choose OBSIDIAN 7

Choose OBSIDIAN 7 if you want the Subtitle Options, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing.

Both The Soul and OBSIDIAN 7 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

The Soul vs OBSIDIAN 7 — Steam metadata comparison
The Soul — Steam game coverThe SoulOBSIDIAN 7 — Steam game coverOBSIDIAN 7
Released
GenresAction, AdventureAdventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
PricePrice unknownPrice unknown
Steam reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersAntelus GamesDouble Jackdaw

Side by side

The Soul vs OBSIDIAN 7 — FAQ

Are The Soul and OBSIDIAN 7 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.
The Soul vs OBSIDIAN 7 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run