Choose EM
Choose EM if you want an Adventure experience. EM launched in 2022.
EM vs Test Subject
EM and Test Subject both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. EM (2022) is 2 years older than Test Subject (2024). Test Subject is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than EM (0.99 USD vs. 0.99 USD). 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 Test Subject
Choose Test Subject if you want an Indie experience. Test Subject launched in 2024.
Both EM and Test Subject sit in Action 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
 EM |  Test Subject | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ANIY Studio | Autonomous Tree |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- EM (2022) is 2 years older than Test Subject (2024).
- Test Subject is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than EM (0.99 USD vs. 0.99 USD).
EM vs Test Subject — FAQ
- Should I play EM or Test Subject first?
- If you want chronology, EM (2022) came out before Test Subject (2024). 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 EM and Test Subject similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.