The Witness vs SOMA
7/10Match score
Higher community rating
The Witness
+3
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
MysteryScience fiction
Features
audio logsfamous quotesinconvenient malfunctionbacktrackingdarkness
Key Differences
Themes
The Witness
Open world
SOMA
ActionHorrorStealth
Features
The Witness
environmental puzzlesprocedural generationpuzzle games with storiesthe game awards - best independent game - nomineeeasy
SOMA
crane puzzlesurvival horrorflash drivecar accidentevolving title screen
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | The Witness | SOMA |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Jan 26, 2016 | Sep 21, 2015 |
| Rating | 85/100 (528 ratings) | 82/100 (670 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndiePuzzle | AdventureIndiePuzzle |
| Themes | MysteryOpen worldScience fiction | ActionHorrorMysteryScience fictionStealth |
| Features | environmental puzzlesprocedural generationpuzzle games with storiesthe game awards - best independent game - nomineeaudio logseasyfamous quotesinconvenient malfunctionno hudsimon saysthe game awards 2016amnesiabacktrackinghexagonpax prime 2010 | crane puzzlesurvival horrorflash driveaudio logscar accidentevolving title screenfake glitchfamous quotesforeshadowingghostly manifestationguided by radioin-game e-mailinconvenient malfunctionoutside of the mapwhite noise |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | First person | First person |
| Platforms | Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS | Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
Comparison Summary
The Witness and SOMA have a 7/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, First person, Adventure, Indie, Puzzle, Mystery.
The Witness stands out for Open world, environmental puzzles, procedural generation, puzzle games with stories, while SOMA stands out for Action, Horror, Stealth, crane puzzle.
The Witness 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.