Choose X-note
Choose X-note if you want a Simulation experience. X-note launched in 2015.
X-note vs SoulSet
X-note and SoulSet both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. X-note (2015) is 2 years older than SoulSet (2017). SoulSet scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than X-note (87.5% 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 SoulSet
Choose SoulSet if it matches what drew you to this matchup. SoulSet launched in 2017.
Both X-note and SoulSet sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 X-note |  SoulSet | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 16.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.5% positive (24 reviews) | 91.1% positive (124 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Zeiva Inc | NoBreadStudio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- X-note (2015) is 2 years older than SoulSet (2017).
- SoulSet scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than X-note (87.5% positive).
- X-note is currently ~12% cheaper on Steam than SoulSet (14.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: X-note is Deck Unsupported, SoulSet is Deck Playable.
X-note vs SoulSet — FAQ
- Should I play X-note or SoulSet first?
- If you want chronology, X-note (2015) came out before SoulSet (2017). 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 X-note and SoulSet similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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.