Choose Lamentum
Choose Lamentum if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Lamentum launched in 2021.
Lamentum vs Subversive Memories
Lamentum and Subversive Memories both land in Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Lamentum (2021) is 5 years older than Subversive Memories (2026). Subversive Memories scores higher on Steam reviews (93.1% positive) than Lamentum (90.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Subversive Memories
Choose Subversive Memories if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Subversive Memories launched in 2026.
Both Lamentum and Subversive Memories sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Lamentum |  Subversive Memories | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.6% positive (212 reviews) | 93.1% positive (29 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Obscure Tales | Southward Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Lamentum (2021) is 5 years older than Subversive Memories (2026).
- Subversive Memories scores higher on Steam reviews (93.1% positive) than Lamentum (90.6% positive).
- Subversive Memories is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Lamentum (11.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Lamentum vs Subversive Memories — FAQ
- Should I play Lamentum or Subversive Memories first?
- If you want chronology, Lamentum (2021) came out before Subversive Memories (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Lamentum and Subversive Memories similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do Lamentum and Subversive Memories both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.