Choose Prototype™
Choose Prototype™ if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 5,002 Steam reviews back the pick.
Prototype™ vs Evil Superhero Simulator
Prototype™ and Evil Superhero Simulator both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Prototype™ (2009) is 16 years older than Evil Superhero Simulator (2025). Evil Superhero Simulator is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Prototype™ (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Evil Superhero Simulator
Choose Evil Superhero Simulator if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Evil Superhero Simulator launched in 2025.
Both Prototype™ and Evil Superhero Simulator sit in Action 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
 Prototype™ |  Evil Superhero Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.7% positive (5,002 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Radical Entertainment | Superhero Central |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Prototype™ (2009) is 16 years older than Evil Superhero Simulator (2025).
- Evil Superhero Simulator is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Prototype™ (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Prototype™ is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Evil Superhero Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Prototype™ vs Evil Superhero Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Prototype™ or Evil Superhero Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Prototype™ (2009) came out before Evil Superhero Simulator (2025). 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 Prototype™ and Evil Superhero Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Prototype™ run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Prototype™ is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Evil Superhero Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.