Choose The SoulKeeper VR
Choose The SoulKeeper VR if you want an Indie, RPG, and Early Access experience. The SoulKeeper VR launched in 2017.
The SoulKeeper VR vs Gates Of Nowhere
The SoulKeeper VR and Gates Of Nowhere both land in Action, Violent, Gore 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 Action, Violent, Gore on Steam. The SoulKeeper VR (2017) is 1 year older than Gates Of Nowhere (2018). Gates Of Nowhere scores higher on Steam reviews (63.2% positive) than The SoulKeeper VR (58.8% 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 Gates Of Nowhere
Choose Gates Of Nowhere if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gates Of Nowhere launched in 2018.
Both The SoulKeeper VR and Gates Of Nowhere sit in Action, Violent, and Gore on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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 SoulKeeper VR |  Gates Of Nowhere | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access, Violent, Gore | Action, Adventure, Violent, Gore |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 58.8% positive (51 reviews) | 63.2% positive (38 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | HELM Systems | Symmetrical |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Violent, Gore on Steam.
- The SoulKeeper VR (2017) is 1 year older than Gates Of Nowhere (2018).
- Gates Of Nowhere scores higher on Steam reviews (63.2% positive) than The SoulKeeper VR (58.8% positive).
- Gates Of Nowhere is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The SoulKeeper VR (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
The SoulKeeper VR vs Gates Of Nowhere — FAQ
- Should I play The SoulKeeper VR or Gates Of Nowhere first?
- If you want chronology, The SoulKeeper VR (2017) came out before Gates Of Nowhere (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 SoulKeeper VR and Gates Of Nowhere similar?
- They overlap on Action, Violent, Gore 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.