Choose Darkwater
Choose Darkwater if you want a Strategy, RPG, and Casual experience. Darkwater launched in 2026.
Darkwater vs Subterror
Darkwater and Subterror both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Subterror (2025) is 1 year older than Darkwater (2026). Subterror scores higher on Steam reviews (85.8% positive) than Darkwater (83% 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 Subterror
Choose Subterror if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 85.8% positive across 211 reviews.
Both Darkwater and Subterror sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Darkwater |  Subterror | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83% positive (535 reviews) | 85.8% positive (211 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Targon Studios | Team Monumental |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Subterror (2025) is 1 year older than Darkwater (2026).
- Subterror scores higher on Steam reviews (85.8% positive) than Darkwater (83% positive).
- Subterror is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Darkwater (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Darkwater vs Subterror — FAQ
- Which is better, Darkwater or Subterror?
- On Steam reviews Subterror scores higher (85.8% positive) than Darkwater (83% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Subterror is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Darkwater or Subterror first?
- If you want chronology, Subterror (2025) came out before Darkwater (2026). 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 Darkwater and Subterror similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Darkwater and Subterror have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Darkwater ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Subterror ships Online Co-op, Co-op.