Choose Eastward
Choose Eastward if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 3,574 Steam reviews back the pick.
Eastward vs Stories of Somnia
Eastward and Stories of Somnia both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Eastward (2021) is 5 years older than Stories of Somnia (2026). Eastward is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Stories of Somnia has no Deck rating yet. 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 Stories of Somnia
Choose Stories of Somnia if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Stories of Somnia launched in 2026.
Both Eastward and Stories of Somnia sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Eastward |  Stories of Somnia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 86% positive (3,574 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pixpil | Lydian Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Eastward (2021) is 5 years older than Stories of Somnia (2026).
- Eastward is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Stories of Somnia has no Deck rating yet.
Eastward vs Stories of Somnia — FAQ
- Should I play Eastward or Stories of Somnia first?
- If you want chronology, Eastward (2021) came out before Stories of Somnia (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 Eastward and Stories of Somnia similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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 Eastward run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Eastward is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Stories of Somnia doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.