Subsistence vs Rem Survival
Subsistence and Rem Survival both land in Action, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Subsistence (2016) is 5 years older than Rem Survival (2021). Rem Survival scores higher on Steam reviews (78.1% positive) than Subsistence (70% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Subsistence |  Rem Survival | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 13.99 USD | 15.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70% positive (6,866 reviews) | 78.1% positive (388 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | ColdGames | Immortal Hand Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Early Access on Steam.
- Subsistence (2016) is 5 years older than Rem Survival (2021).
- Rem Survival scores higher on Steam reviews (78.1% positive) than Subsistence (70% positive).
- Subsistence is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than Rem Survival (13.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Subsistence vs Rem Survival — FAQ
- Which is better, Subsistence or Rem Survival?
- On Steam reviews Rem Survival scores higher (78.1% positive) than Subsistence (70% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Rem Survival is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Subsistence or Rem Survival first?
- If you want chronology, Subsistence (2016) came out before Rem Survival (2021). 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 Subsistence and Rem Survival similar?
- They overlap on Action, Early Access 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 Subsistence and Rem Survival have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Subsistence ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Rem Survival ships Online Co-op, Co-op.