Choose SOMOS
Choose SOMOS if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. SOMOS launched in 2018.
SOMOS vs GLOW
SOMOS and GLOW both land in Action, Indie, 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. SOMOS (2018) is 6 years older than GLOW (2024). GLOW is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than SOMOS (2.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 GLOW
Choose GLOW if it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. GLOW launched in 2024.
Both SOMOS and GLOW sit in Action, Indie, 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
 SOMOS |  GLOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sideline | Frank Hampus Weslien |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- SOMOS (2018) is 6 years older than GLOW (2024).
- GLOW is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than SOMOS (2.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
SOMOS vs GLOW — FAQ
- Should I play SOMOS or GLOW first?
- If you want chronology, SOMOS (2018) came out before GLOW (2024). 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 SOMOS and GLOW similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.