Choose Epithet
Choose Epithet if you want the PvP and Steam Input API Support side of the pairing.
Epithet vs Soul Chained
Epithet and Soul Chained both land in Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Both support cooperative play. 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 Soul Chained
Choose Soul Chained if you want an Action and Adventure game with Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. Soul Chained launched in 2026.
Both Epithet and Soul Chained sit in Indie and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and DualShock Controller Support, 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
 Epithet |  Soul Chained | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | — | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Machined Dreams | Kyroware Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Both support cooperative play.
Epithet vs Soul Chained — FAQ
- Are Epithet and Soul Chained similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG 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.
- Do both Epithet and Soul Chained have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Epithet ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Soul Chained ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.