Choose Subject 13
Choose Subject 13 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Subject 13 launched in 2015.
Subject 13 vs Servant of the Lake
Subject 13 and Servant of the Lake both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Subject 13 (2015) is 11 years older than Servant of the Lake (2026). Servant of the Lake scores higher on Steam reviews (98.5% positive) than Subject 13 (46% 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 Servant of the Lake
Choose Servant of the Lake if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. 7,424 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Subject 13 and Servant of the Lake sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Subject 13 |  Servant of the Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 46% positive (63 reviews) | 98.5% positive (7,424 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Paul Cuisset | Rusty Lake |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Subject 13 (2015) is 11 years older than Servant of the Lake (2026).
- Servant of the Lake scores higher on Steam reviews (98.5% positive) than Subject 13 (46% positive).
- Servant of the Lake is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Subject 13 (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Subject 13 is Deck Playable, Servant of the Lake is Deck Verified.
Subject 13 vs Servant of the Lake — FAQ
- Should I play Subject 13 or Servant of the Lake first?
- If you want chronology, Subject 13 (2015) came out before Servant of the Lake (2026). 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 Subject 13 and Servant of the Lake similar?
- They overlap on 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.