Choose Subject 13
Choose Subject 13 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Subject 13 launched in 2015.
Subject 13 vs Demetrios - The BIG Cynical Adventure
Subject 13 and Demetrios - The BIG Cynical Adventure 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 1 year older than Demetrios - The BIG Cynical Adventure (2016). Demetrios - The BIG Cynical Adventure scores higher on Steam reviews (75.4% 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 Demetrios - The BIG Cynical Adventure
Choose Demetrios - The BIG Cynical Adventure if you want a Free To Play and Casual game with Subtitle Options, Custom Volume Controls, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Demetrios - The BIG Cynical Adventure launched in 2016.
Both Subject 13 and Demetrios - The BIG Cynical Adventure 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 |  Demetrios - The BIG Cynical Adventure | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 46% positive (63 reviews) | 75.4% positive (126 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Paul Cuisset | COWCAT |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Subject 13 (2015) is 1 year older than Demetrios - The BIG Cynical Adventure (2016).
- Demetrios - The BIG Cynical Adventure scores higher on Steam reviews (75.4% positive) than Subject 13 (46% positive).
- Demetrios - The BIG Cynical Adventure is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Subject 13 (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Subject 13 is Deck Playable, Demetrios - The BIG Cynical Adventure is Deck Verified.
Subject 13 vs Demetrios - The BIG Cynical Adventure — FAQ
- Should I play Subject 13 or Demetrios - The BIG Cynical Adventure first?
- If you want chronology, Subject 13 (2015) came out before Demetrios - The BIG Cynical Adventure (2016). 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 Demetrios - The BIG Cynical Adventure 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.