Choose Sub Command
Choose Sub Command if you want the Multi-player and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 91% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sub Command launched in 2006.
Sub Command vs Cold Waters
Sub Command and Cold Waters both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Sub Command (2006) is 11 years older than Cold Waters (2017). Cold Waters scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% positive) than Sub Command (72.5% 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 Cold Waters
Choose Cold Waters if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2017) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 3,472 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Sub Command and Cold Waters sit in Strategy 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
 Sub Command |  Cold Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2017 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 3.79 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.5% positive (91 reviews) | 87.3% positive (3,472 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sonalysts | Killerfish Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Sub Command (2006) is 11 years older than Cold Waters (2017).
- Cold Waters scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% positive) than Sub Command (72.5% positive).
- Sub Command is currently ~91% cheaper on Steam than Cold Waters (3.79 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Sub Command has co-op; Cold Waters does not.
- Cold Waters is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Sub Command has no Deck rating yet.
Sub Command vs Cold Waters — FAQ
- Should I play Sub Command or Cold Waters first?
- If you want chronology, Sub Command (2006) came out before Cold Waters (2017). 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 Command and Cold Waters similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.
- Does Cold Waters have multiplayer like Sub Command?
- No. Sub Command supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while Cold Waters is listed as single-player only.