SOMA vs Penumbra Overture
7/10Match score
Higher community rating
SOMA
+7
rating points
More player ratings
SOMA
670 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Same
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
First person
Genres
AdventureIndiePuzzle
Themes
ActionHorrorStealth
Features
survival horrorvent crawlingsprinting mechanicssingle-player onlypolygonal 3d
Key Differences
Themes
SOMA
MysteryScience fiction
Penumbra Overture
Survival
Features
SOMA
crane puzzleflash driveaudio logscar accidentevolving title screen
Penumbra Overture
shadow stealthdiary pagesisolationnovint falcon supportsnail
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | SOMA | Penumbra Overture |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Sep 21, 2015 | Mar 30, 2007 |
| Rating | 82/100 (670 ratings) | 75/100 (96 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndiePuzzle | AdventureIndiePuzzle |
| Themes | ActionHorrorMysteryScience fictionStealth | ActionHorrorStealthSurvival |
| Features | crane puzzlesurvival horrorflash driveaudio logscar accidentevolving title screenfake glitchfamous quotesforeshadowingghostly manifestationguided by radioin-game e-mailinconvenient malfunctionoutside of the mapwhite noise | shadow stealthsurvival horrordiary pagesisolationnovint falcon supportsnailunreliable narratorcliffhangerice stageinteractive environmentsphysics manipulationvent crawlingsprinting mechanicsgame referencegamersgate |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | First person | First person |
| Platforms | Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One | Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) |
Comparison Summary
SOMA and Penumbra Overture have a 7/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, First person, Adventure, Indie, Puzzle, Action.
SOMA stands out for Mystery, Science fiction, crane puzzle, flash drive, while Penumbra Overture stands out for Survival, shadow stealth, diary pages, isolation.
SOMA has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, First person, Adventure are the most likely to find value in both.