Choose SOK
Choose SOK if it matches what drew you to this matchup. SOK launched in 2017.
SOK vs SOK MAX
SOK and SOK MAX both land in 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. SOK (2017) is 1 year older than SOK MAX (2018). SOK scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than SOK MAX (78.1% 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 SOK MAX
Choose SOK MAX if it matches what drew you to this matchup. SOK MAX launched in 2018.
Both SOK and SOK MAX sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 SOK |  SOK MAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.2% positive (78 reviews) | 78.1% positive (32 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Siberian Mouse | Siberian Mouse |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- SOK (2017) is 1 year older than SOK MAX (2018).
- SOK scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than SOK MAX (78.1% positive).
- SOK MAX is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than SOK (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- SOK MAX is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; SOK has no Deck rating yet.
SOK vs SOK MAX — FAQ
- Should I play SOK or SOK MAX first?
- If you want chronology, SOK (2017) came out before SOK MAX (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 SOK and SOK MAX similar?
- They overlap on 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.