Choose The Barbarian and the Subterranean Caves
Choose The Barbarian and the Subterranean Caves if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Barbarian and the Subterranean Caves launched in 2017.
The Barbarian and the Subterranean Caves vs The Adventurous Four
The Barbarian and the Subterranean Caves and The Adventurous Four 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. The Barbarian and the Subterranean Caves (2017) is 1 year older than The Adventurous Four (2018). The Adventurous Four is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than The Barbarian and the Subterranean Caves (0.79 USD vs. 4.99 USD). 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 The Adventurous Four
Choose The Adventurous Four if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 84% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Adventurous Four launched in 2018.
Both The Barbarian and the Subterranean Caves and The Adventurous Four 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
 The Barbarian and the Subterranean Caves |  The Adventurous Four | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.2% positive (26 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | NLB project | NLB project |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Barbarian and the Subterranean Caves (2017) is 1 year older than The Adventurous Four (2018).
- The Adventurous Four is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than The Barbarian and the Subterranean Caves (0.79 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- The Barbarian and the Subterranean Caves is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Adventurous Four has no Deck rating yet.
The Barbarian and the Subterranean Caves vs The Adventurous Four — FAQ
- Should I play The Barbarian and the Subterranean Caves or The Adventurous Four first?
- If you want chronology, The Barbarian and the Subterranean Caves (2017) came out before The Adventurous Four (2018). 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 Barbarian and the Subterranean Caves and The Adventurous Four 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.
- Does The Barbarian and the Subterranean Caves run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Barbarian and the Subterranean Caves is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Adventurous Four doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.