Rank 01Why this
Shares puzzle solving with The Subject.
- $3.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
Games like The Subject
- 32 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked The Subject also play
The closest matches to The Subject: The Alien Cube, Our Secret Below, Dead Take, Syndrome, and The Beast Inside. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Thriller and Surreal, like The Subject.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- 2020
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Syndrome
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Subject.
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The Beast Inside
Why this: Also Walking Simulator and Survival Horror, like The Subject.
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Visage
Why this: Also Surreal and Walking Simulator, like The Subject.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like The Subject
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Also Thriller and Walking Simulator, like The Subject.
- 94% of 124 reviews
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- Released: 2018
- Developer: DarkStone Digital
- Price: $4.99checked Nov 2
- 66% of 35 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, Linux
Players highlight
- Casual mode removes monster for pure puzzle focus
- Dystopian spaceship environment is richly detailed
- Monster proximity alarm adds tension without visual spoilers
- Atmospheric
- Dark
- Tense
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Reviewers mention these as similar to The Subject
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Penumbra Overture
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with The Subject.
Alien: Isolation
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Subject.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Subject at current Steam store prices.
Inside Depth 6
Why this: Also Thriller and Walking Simulator, like The Subject.
Those Who Remain
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with The Subject.
Panelak
Why this: Also Thriller and Surreal, like The Subject.
The Exit 8
Why this: Also Surreal and Walking Simulator, like The Subject.
The Hat Man: Shadow Ward
Why this: Also Walking Simulator and Survival Horror, like The Subject.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to The Subject, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Poppy Playtime
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with The Subject.
Pathologic 3: Quarantine
Why this: Also Surreal and Survival Horror, like The Subject.
The Backrooms Game FREE Edition
Why this: Shares maze navigation with The Subject.
Wardwell House
Why this: Also Thriller and Walking Simulator, like The Subject.
Off-Peak
Why this: Also Surreal and Walking Simulator, like The Subject.
More from DarkStone Digital
Other recommendable Steam games by DarkStone Digital, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
The Mortuary Assistant
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Subject.
Dread X Collection 5
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with The Subject.
Kohate
Why this: Also Surreal and Survival Horror, like The Subject.
About The Subject
The closest matches to The Subject: The Alien Cube, Our Secret Below, Dead Take, Syndrome, and The Beast Inside. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Subject is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Alien Cube, Our Secret Below and Dead Take — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, dark and tense, and single out its button and switch interaction and maze navigation. 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.
About The Subject: You have been taken prisoner and sold to a deep space testing facility. Upon arrival, you are fitted with a device forcing you to participate in their experiment. Released into a massive complex, the dark halls wind around testing rooms and conceal pieces to puzzles. There is no option but to comply.
Is The Subject worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 35 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Price: $4.99 (checked Nov 2).
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Casual mode removes monster for pure puzzle focus
- Dystopian spaceship environment is richly detailed
- Monster proximity alarm adds tension without visual spoilers
- Puzzles feel rewarding when solved despite obscurity
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Beautifully designed environment and a poorly designed monster and monster mechanics. When the monster catches you it is insta kill. Also, the only way to temporarly hide from it is to hide in a proper hiding spot. Most of the puzzles will…”
“If it wasn't for the stupid AI monster interrupting your puzzling every 5 seconds, this game would be a decent puzzler.”
People who play it also play: The Alien Cube, Our Secret Below, Dead Take
Frequently asked about The Subject
Can I run it?
How much does The Subject cost?
The Subject is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Subject?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Subject are The Alien Cube, Our Secret Below, Dead Take.
Who developed The Subject?
The Subject was developed by DarkStone Digital.