Choose The Next World
Choose The Next World if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Next World launched in 2016.
The Next World vs Subsurface Circular
The Next World and Subsurface Circular both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. The Next World (2016) is 1 year older than Subsurface Circular (2017). Subsurface Circular scores higher on Steam reviews (94.9% positive) than The Next World (69.4% 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 Subsurface Circular
Choose Subsurface Circular if it's currently about 77% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,353 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both The Next World and Subsurface Circular sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 The Next World |  Subsurface Circular | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.4% positive (72 reviews) | 94.9% positive (1,353 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Illuminated Games | Bithell Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- The Next World (2016) is 1 year older than Subsurface Circular (2017).
- Subsurface Circular scores higher on Steam reviews (94.9% positive) than The Next World (69.4% positive).
- Subsurface Circular is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than The Next World (2.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Subsurface Circular is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Next World has no Deck rating yet.
The Next World vs Subsurface Circular — FAQ
- Should I play The Next World or Subsurface Circular first?
- If you want chronology, The Next World (2016) came out before Subsurface Circular (2017). 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 The Next World and Subsurface Circular similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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.