Choose The Prism
Choose The Prism if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen. The Prism launched in 2015.
The Prism vs Sokowand
The Prism and Sokowand both land in Strategy, Indie 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. The Prism (2015) is 10 years older than Sokowand (2025). Sokowand is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than The Prism (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). 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 Sokowand
Choose Sokowand if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sokowand launched in 2025.
Both The Prism and Sokowand sit in Strategy and Indie 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 Prism |  Sokowand | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 64.3% positive (42 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nikhil. T, Gabriel. H | TheHolyFurry |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- The Prism (2015) is 10 years older than Sokowand (2025).
- Sokowand is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than The Prism (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- The Prism is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Sokowand has no Deck rating yet.
The Prism vs Sokowand — FAQ
- Should I play The Prism or Sokowand first?
- If you want chronology, The Prism (2015) came out before Sokowand (2025). 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 Prism and Sokowand similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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 Sokowand have multiplayer like The Prism?
- No. The Prism supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Sokowand is listed as single-player only.
- Does The Prism run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Prism is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Sokowand doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.