SOMA vs The Talos Principle
7/10Match score
Higher community rating
The Talos Principle
+5
rating points
More player ratings
SOMA
670 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Similar
Perspective
Same
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
First person
Genres
AdventureIndiePuzzle
Themes
ActionScience fiction
Features
audio logsfake glitchcolor separationcontext sensitivefirst-person platforming
Key Differences
Perspective
SOMA
-The Talos Principle
Third person
Themes
SOMA
HorrorMysteryStealth
The Talos Principle
-Features
SOMA
crane puzzlesurvival horrorflash drivecar accidentevolving title screen
The Talos Principle
asciibehind the waterfalldream sequenceeasyheroic sacrifice
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | SOMA | The Talos Principle |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Sep 21, 2015 | Dec 11, 2014 |
| Rating | 82/100 (670 ratings) | 87/100 (466 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndiePuzzle | AdventureIndiePuzzle |
| Themes | ActionHorrorMysteryScience fictionStealth | ActionScience fiction |
| Features | crane puzzlesurvival horrorflash driveaudio logscar accidentevolving title screenfake glitchfamous quotesforeshadowingghostly manifestationguided by radioin-game e-mailinconvenient malfunctionoutside of the mapwhite noise | asciiaudio logsbehind the waterfalldream sequenceeasyfake glitchheroic sacrificehostile a.i.in-game anti-piracy effectsphilosophyreal time game clockrespawn justificationsequence breakingunreliable narratorwalking through walls |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | First person | First personThird person |
| Platforms | Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One | Android, Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS |
Comparison Summary
SOMA and The Talos Principle have a 7/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, First person, Adventure, Indie, Puzzle, Action.
SOMA stands out for Horror, Mystery, Stealth, crane puzzle, while The Talos Principle stands out for Third person, ascii, behind the waterfall, dream sequence.
The Talos Principle 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.