Choose Solar 2
Choose Solar 2 if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,141 Steam reviews back the pick.
Solar 2 vs Software House Simulator
Solar 2 and Software House Simulator both land in Action, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Solar 2 (2011) is 9 years older than Software House Simulator (2020). Software House Simulator is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Solar 2 (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Software House Simulator
Choose Software House Simulator if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Software House Simulator launched in 2020.
Both Solar 2 and Software House Simulator sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation 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
 Solar 2 |  Software House Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91% positive (1,141 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Murudai | Antonio Renna |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Solar 2 (2011) is 9 years older than Software House Simulator (2020).
- Software House Simulator is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Solar 2 (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Solar 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Software House Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Solar 2 vs Software House Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Solar 2 or Software House Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Solar 2 (2011) came out before Software House Simulator (2020). 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 Solar 2 and Software House Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Simulation 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 Solar 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Solar 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Software House Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.