SOMA vs The Talos Principle
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Talos Principle wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Talos Principle is $2.50 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 Talos Principle |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 81 | 76 |
| Quality | 92 | 92 |
| Value | 93 | 80 |
| Popularity | 38 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.99 | $3.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.8% positive | 95.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 126 | 192 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | SOMA | The Talos Principle |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 21, 2015 | December 11, 2014 |
| Developers | Frictional Games | Croteam |
| Publishers | Frictional Games | Devolver Digital, Croteam |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bit Windows 7 | Windows 7 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Core i5 / AMD FX 2.4Ghz | Quad-core 3.0 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 / AMD Radeon HD 5970. OpenGL 3.3 | AMD RX 480 or NVIDIA GTX 970 |
| Storage (minimum) | 25 GB available space | 8 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 Talos Principle?
The Talos Principle won the comparison against SOMA 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 Talos Principle?
Based on the metrics, The Talos Principle 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, 12:08 PM UTC