Moons of Madness vs SOMA
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
SOMA wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. SOMA is R$14.32 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Moons of Madness | SOMA |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 60 | 81 |
| Quality | 72 | 92 |
| Value | 68 | 83 |
| Popularity | 27 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 32.11 | R$ 17.79 |
| Steam Review Score | 77.2% positive | 95.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 126 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Moons of Madness | SOMA |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 22, 2019 | September 21, 2015 |
| Developers | Rock Pocket Games | Frictional Games |
| Publishers | Funcom | Frictional Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64 | 64-bit Windows 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-2600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or equivalent | Core i5 / AMD FX 2.4Ghz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 1060 / Radeon RX 580 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 / AMD Radeon HD 5970. OpenGL 3.3 |
| Storage (minimum) | 15 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | — | Integrated Intel graphics are not supported. They should work (Intel HD 4000-series or better), but with issues. |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Moons of Madness or SOMA?
SOMA won the comparison against Moons of Madness based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Moons of Madness worth buying over SOMA?
Based on the metrics, SOMA won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. SOMA currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:07 PM UTC