Choose Sub Rosa
Choose Sub Rosa if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 2,376 Steam reviews back the pick.
Sub Rosa vs BadLads
Sub Rosa and BadLads both land in Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer 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, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. BadLads (2020) is 1 year older than Sub Rosa (2021). BadLads scores higher on Steam reviews (69.7% positive) than Sub Rosa (67.7% 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 BadLads
Choose BadLads if you want a Strategy, Adventure, and Simulation game with MMO. BadLads launched in 2020.
Both Sub Rosa and BadLads sit in Action, Indie, and Massively Multiplayer on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Sub Rosa |  BadLads | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 67.7% positive (2,376 reviews) | 69.7% positive (99 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Cryptic Sea | CHEMICAL HEADS STUDIOS |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer on Steam.
- BadLads (2020) is 1 year older than Sub Rosa (2021).
- BadLads scores higher on Steam reviews (69.7% positive) than Sub Rosa (67.7% positive).
- Both support cooperative play.
Sub Rosa vs BadLads — FAQ
- Should I play Sub Rosa or BadLads first?
- If you want chronology, BadLads (2020) came out before Sub Rosa (2021). 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 Sub Rosa and BadLads similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer 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 both Sub Rosa and BadLads have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Sub Rosa ships Online Co-op, Co-op; BadLads ships Online Co-op, Co-op.