Games like Subterrain
If Subterrain is your kind of game, the closest matches are Herd is Coming, Frozen State and Zector 7 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, contemplative and stressful. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →About Subterrain: Uncompromising Sci-Fi survival on Mars! Manage the entire colony single-handed! Craft, Research, Explore and Fight against evolving mutants. Vast open world and randomly generated levels to explore! Can you survive long enough to escape the horror?
Players who liked Subterrain also play
Steam players who put hours into Subterrain also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.
Herd is Coming
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Subterrain.
Top pick for Subterrain fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Subterrain.
"Herd is Coming" is a survival RPG set in a post apocalyptic world filled with zombies. It's the story of Mike who's survived for 10 years since the outbreak.
Frozen State
WHY THIS
Shares resource scarcity and an atmospheric mood with Subterrain.
Second-strongest match for Subterrain fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Subterrain.
Frozen State is a brutal, survival game set in a world embraced by the man-made ice age meant to protect mankind from pestilent hybrids. Bitter cold and numbing fear are the constant companions in the journey through the retro-futuristic Frozen State world.
Zector 7
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Subterrain fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Subterrain.
Craft, Build and Fight alongside your friends across this deadly open-world. Use both modern day and sci-fi tech as you Loot, Harvest and Trade for resources, gear and vehicles in order to survive the wasteland.
Darkwood
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Subterrain.
Ranked #4 for Subterrain fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.
Darkwood - a new perspective on survival horror. Scavenge and explore a rich, ever-changing free-roam world by day, then hunker down in your hideout and pray for the morning light.
Terminus: Zombie Survivors
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for Subterrain fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Subterrain.
Terminus: Zombie Survivors is a 2D turn-based survival roguelike set during a zombie apocalypse. Each journey is unique, and every decision can mean the difference between life and death. Can you brave hunger, cold, and the undead in order to reach the Terminus and find salvation?
How to Survive
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Subterrain.
Ranked #6 for Subterrain fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.
“A real Gem” – Destructoid at E3 “Offers a different experience for zombie game veterans” – Co-Optimus“Has a lot more going for it than smashing brains and gory, red goo ... With a surprisingly deep crafting system” – GamesRadarYou're shipwrecked on an isolated island, a desperate castaway in a total freakshow world. How will you survive?
Subnautica: Below Zero
WHY THIS
Shares resource scarcity and an atmospheric mood with Subterrain.
Ranked #7 for Subterrain fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Subterrain.
Dive into a freezing underwater adventure on an alien planet. Below Zero is set two years after the original Subnautica. Return to Planet 4546B to uncover the truth behind a deadly cover-up. Survive by building habitats, crafting tools, & diving deeper into the world of Subnautica.
Subnautica
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Subterrain.
Ranked #8 for Subterrain fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Subterrain.
Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Subterrain
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Subterrain: Mines of Titan
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Subterrain.
Reviewers of Subterrain cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Subterrain.
Awaken from an abandoned stasis pod and discover a doomed mining camp on Titan in an uncompromising turn-based survival RPG. Survive the evolving horrors that lurk below and craft equipment, research new gear, fight against overwhelming odds, or even discover your true fate.
Barotrauma
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Subterrain cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Subterrain.
Barotrauma is a 2D co-op submarine simulator – in space, with survival horror and RPG elements. Steer your submarine, complete missions, fight monsters, fix leaks, operate machinery, man the guns and craft items, and stay alert: danger in Barotrauma doesn’t announce itself!
Stoneshard
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Subterrain cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Subterrain.
Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Subterrain at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~81% under Subterrain on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Subterrain.
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
Buckshot Roulette
WHY THIS
Priced ~41% under Subterrain on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Subterrain.
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~61% under Subterrain on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Subterrain.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
WHY THIS
Priced ~71% under Subterrain on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Subterrain.
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Crypt of the NecroDancer
WHY THIS
Priced ~41% under Subterrain on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Subterrain.
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Super Hexagon
WHY THIS
Priced ~41% under Subterrain on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Subterrain.
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Nodebuster
WHY THIS
Priced ~41% under Subterrain on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Subterrain.
Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.
Sally Face - Episode One
WHY THIS
Priced ~41% under Subterrain on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Subterrain.
Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Subterrain.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Subterrain.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Subterrain.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
Grimm's Hollow
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Subterrain.
A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.
The Expendabros
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Subterrain.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
Iron Snout
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Subterrain.
Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.
Star Fetchers
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Subterrain.
The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Darkwood
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Subterrain.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box.
Darkwood - a new perspective on survival horror. Scavenge and explore a rich, ever-changing free-roam world by day, then hunker down in your hideout and pray for the morning light.
Terminus: Zombie Survivors
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Subterrain.
Terminus: Zombie Survivors is a 2D turn-based survival roguelike set during a zombie apocalypse. Each journey is unique, and every decision can mean the difference between life and death. Can you brave hunger, cold, and the undead in order to reach the Terminus and find salvation?
How to Survive
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Subterrain.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box.
“A real Gem” – Destructoid at E3 “Offers a different experience for zombie game veterans” – Co-Optimus“Has a lot more going for it than smashing brains and gory, red goo ... With a surprisingly deep crafting system” – GamesRadarYou're shipwrecked on an isolated island, a desperate castaway in a total freakshow world. How will you survive?
Subnautica: Below Zero
WHY THIS
Shares resource scarcity and an atmospheric mood with Subterrain.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Subterrain.
Dive into a freezing underwater adventure on an alien planet. Below Zero is set two years after the original Subnautica. Return to Planet 4546B to uncover the truth behind a deadly cover-up. Survive by building habitats, crafting tools, & diving deeper into the world of Subnautica.
Subnautica
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Subterrain.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Subterrain.
Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.
Frequently asked about Subterrain
- Does Subterrain run on Steam Deck?
- Subterrain is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- How much does Subterrain cost?
- Subterrain is listed on Steam at 5.09 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Subterrain?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Subterrain are Herd is Coming, Frozen State, Zector 7.
- Who developed Subterrain?
- Subterrain was developed by Pixellore Inc.
imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Subterrain.
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