Choose The Talos Principle 2
Choose The Talos Principle 2 if you want an Adventure game with HDR available. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 8,242 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Talos Principle 2 vs System of Souls
The Talos Principle 2 and System of Souls both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Both released in 2023. System of Souls is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Talos Principle 2 (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 System of Souls
Choose System of Souls if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. System of Souls launched in 2023.
Both The Talos Principle 2 and System of Souls sit in Action 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
 The Talos Principle 2 |  System of Souls | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.7% positive (8,242 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Croteam | Chaotic Lab |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Both released in 2023.
- System of Souls is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Talos Principle 2 (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Talos Principle 2 is Deck Verified, System of Souls is Deck Playable.
The Talos Principle 2 vs System of Souls — FAQ
- Are The Talos Principle 2 and System of Souls similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.