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Games like Project Subtrahend

If Project Subtrahend is your kind of game, the closest matches are Hanako's Flower Shop, Dimensions of Mind and Always The Same Blue Sky... — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Project Subtrahend: Project Subtrahend is a choose-your-own-adventure visual novel, where you have the chance to get to know the stories, lore, and personalities of nine unique characters. Choices matter in this game, and it's up to you who lives or dies as you explore what it means to be human.

2023IndieCasual3.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby LilyDynamite
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Steam players who put hours into Project Subtrahend also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Hanako's Flower Shop

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Project Subtrahend fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Project Subtrahend.

    Hanako’s Flower Shop is a heartfelt visual novel where you run a flower shop, crafting bouquets using the language of flowers. Listen to customers’ stories, shape Hanako’s journey through choices, and navigate her struggle to honor her grandpa’s legacy while discovering her own path.

    2025IndieCasual14.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Dimensions of Mind

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Project Subtrahend fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Project Subtrahend.

    Enter to the characters mind and make decisions. The game is played like interactive movie/adventure game with morality choices which influence the outcome which can be: a manipulative, balanced or violent. The game is based on psychology/philosophy and teaches about thoughts and their consequences.

    2022IndieAdventureSimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Always The Same Blue Sky...

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Project Subtrahend fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Project Subtrahend.

    A gripping seaside adventure following the connection of two young souls, each unknowingly helping the other make sense of a world that seems senseless. Complemented by breathtaking artwork and an addictive soundtrack, this charming tale will definitely suck you in and leave a lasting impression!

    2015IndieAdventureCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Project Subtrahend fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Project Subtrahend.

    The first step that you never knew you needed to take to get to wherever you're wanting to go...

    2021AdventureSimulationCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Coffee Talk

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Project Subtrahend fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Project Subtrahend.

    Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.

    2020IndieAdventureCasual12.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Eclipse : Special Forces

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Project Subtrahend fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Project Subtrahend.

    MEN ARE EXTINCT. ONLY WOMEN REMAIN. Welcome to Eclipse—a choice-driven Yuri VN where God, Kings, Soldiers, and even Villains are all women. As Haesu, an elite agent, your choices will forge her destiny and the very future of the world. Amidst love, desire, and bloodshed—can you handle the truth?

    2025IndieAdventureSimulation13.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. We. The Refugees: Ticket to Europe

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Project Subtrahend fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Project Subtrahend.

    ‘We. The Refugees: Ticket to Europe’ is a socially engaged, text-based RPG about a journalist looking for his big break by uncovering the plights of refugees travelling from Africa to Europe. It is a story inspired by true events.

    2023IndieAdventureRPG14.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Psycholonials

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Project Subtrahend fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Project Subtrahend.

    While in communication with supernatural forces, two influencers launch a daring new social media brand.

    2021IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Project Subtrahend at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Project Subtrahend on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Project Subtrahend.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Project Subtrahend on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Project Subtrahend.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Project Subtrahend on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Project Subtrahend.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Project Subtrahend on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Project Subtrahend.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Project Subtrahend on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Project Subtrahend.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Project Subtrahend on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Project Subtrahend.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Project Subtrahend on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Project Subtrahend.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Project Subtrahend on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Project Subtrahend.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Project Subtrahend.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Project Subtrahend.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Project Subtrahend.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Project Subtrahend.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Project Subtrahend.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Project Subtrahend.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Project Subtrahend.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Project Subtrahend

How much does Project Subtrahend cost?
Project Subtrahend is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Project Subtrahend?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Project Subtrahend are Hanako's Flower Shop, Dimensions of Mind, Always The Same Blue Sky....
Who developed Project Subtrahend?
Project Subtrahend was developed by LilyDynamite.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Project Subtrahend.

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