Choose PILGRIM
Choose PILGRIM if you want an Early Access game with LAN Co-op. 2,354 Steam reviews back the pick.
PILGRIM vs Subterranauts
PILGRIM and Subterranauts 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. PILGRIM (2024) is 1 year older than Subterranauts (2025). Subterranauts scores higher on Steam reviews (77.1% positive) than PILGRIM (68.3% 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 Subterranauts
Choose Subterranauts if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 77.1% positive across 118 reviews.
Both PILGRIM and Subterranauts sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and 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
 PILGRIM |  Subterranauts | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.3% positive (2,354 reviews) | 77.1% positive (118 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | DESPERATE MEASURES | Asa Longino |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- PILGRIM (2024) is 1 year older than Subterranauts (2025).
- Subterranauts scores higher on Steam reviews (77.1% positive) than PILGRIM (68.3% positive).
- Subterranauts is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than PILGRIM (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
PILGRIM vs Subterranauts — FAQ
- Which is better, PILGRIM or Subterranauts?
- On Steam reviews Subterranauts scores higher (77.1% positive) than PILGRIM (68.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Subterranauts is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play PILGRIM or Subterranauts first?
- If you want chronology, PILGRIM (2024) came out before Subterranauts (2025). 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 PILGRIM and Subterranauts 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 both PILGRIM and Subterranauts have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: PILGRIM ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Subterranauts ships Online Co-op, Co-op.