SOMA vs The Land of Pain
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
SOMA wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. SOMA is R$20.70 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | SOMA | The Land of Pain |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Wait for Sale | 81 | 43 |
| Quality | 92 | 63 |
| Value | 83 | 38 |
| Popularity | 38 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 17.79 | R$ 38.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.8% positive | 77.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 126 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | SOMA | The Land of Pain |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 21, 2015 | September 13, 2017 |
| Developers | Frictional Games | Alessandro Guzzo |
| Publishers | Frictional Games | Alessandro Guzzo |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bit Windows 7 | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required) |
| Processor (minimum) | Core i5 / AMD FX 2.4Ghz | Quad core 2.0 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 / AMD Radeon HD 5970. OpenGL 3.3 | Nvidia GTX 670 2GB /AMD R9 270x 2GB |
| Storage (minimum) | 25 GB available space | 5 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: SOMA or The Land of Pain?
SOMA won the comparison against The Land of Pain 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 SOMA worth buying over The Land of Pain?
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, 02:53 PM UTC