Choose The Subject
Choose The Subject if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Subject launched in 2018.
The Subject vs There's Something In The Ice
The Subject and There's Something In The Ice 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 Subject (2018) is 6 years older than There's Something In The Ice (2024). There's Something In The Ice scores higher on Steam reviews (72.5% positive) than The Subject (65.7% 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 There's Something In The Ice
Choose There's Something In The Ice if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. There's Something In The Ice launched in 2024.
Both The Subject and There's Something In The Ice 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 Subject |  There's Something In The Ice | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.7% positive (35 reviews) | 72.5% positive (80 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DarkStone Digital | JustTomcuk |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Subject (2018) is 6 years older than There's Something In The Ice (2024).
- There's Something In The Ice scores higher on Steam reviews (72.5% positive) than The Subject (65.7% positive).
- There's Something In The Ice is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Subject (2.49 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
The Subject vs There's Something In The Ice — FAQ
- Should I play The Subject or There's Something In The Ice first?
- If you want chronology, The Subject (2018) came out before There's Something In The Ice (2024). 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 Subject and There's Something In The Ice 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.