Choose The Talos Principle 2
Choose The Talos Principle 2 if 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 Solvimus
The Talos Principle 2 and Solvimus both land in Action, 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 Action, Adventure on Steam. The Talos Principle 2 (2023) is 3 years older than Solvimus (2026). The Talos Principle 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Solvimus (83.3% 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 Solvimus
Choose Solvimus if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and DualShock Controller Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Solvimus launched in 2026.
Both The Talos Principle 2 and Solvimus sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list HDR available, 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 |  Solvimus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.7% positive (8,242 reviews) | 83.3% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Croteam | Iocus GmbH |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- The Talos Principle 2 (2023) is 3 years older than Solvimus (2026).
- The Talos Principle 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Solvimus (83.3% positive).
- Solvimus is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than The Talos Principle 2 (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Solvimus has co-op; The Talos Principle 2 does not.
- The Talos Principle 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Solvimus has no Deck rating yet.
The Talos Principle 2 vs Solvimus — FAQ
- Should I play The Talos Principle 2 or Solvimus first?
- If you want chronology, The Talos Principle 2 (2023) came out before Solvimus (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 The Talos Principle 2 and Solvimus similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does The Talos Principle 2 have multiplayer like Solvimus?
- No. Solvimus supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while The Talos Principle 2 is listed as single-player only.
- Does The Talos Principle 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Talos Principle 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Solvimus doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.