Choose SOULS
Choose SOULS if it matches what drew you to this matchup. SOULS launched in 2017.
SOULS vs RETRIEVAL
SOULS and RETRIEVAL both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Adventure 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 RETRIEVAL
Choose RETRIEVAL if you want a Simulation experience.
Both SOULS and RETRIEVAL sit in Indie and 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
 SOULS |  RETRIEVAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | — |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (16 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Team Fork | RuiRui Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
SOULS vs RETRIEVAL — FAQ
- Are SOULS and RETRIEVAL similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.