Choose SOMOS
Choose SOMOS if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. SOMOS launched in 2018.
SOMOS vs While 1
SOMOS and While 1 both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie on Steam. SOMOS (2018) is 8 years older than While 1 (2026). 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 While 1
Choose While 1 if you want the Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. While 1 launched in 2026.
Both SOMOS and While 1 sit in Action 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
 SOMOS |  While 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sideline | Vermillion |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- SOMOS (2018) is 8 years older than While 1 (2026).
SOMOS vs While 1 — FAQ
- Should I play SOMOS or While 1 first?
- If you want chronology, SOMOS (2018) came out before While 1 (2026). 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 While 1 similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.