Choose ProtoCorgi
Choose ProtoCorgi if it's currently about 53% cheaper on the Steam Store. ProtoCorgi launched in 2023.
ProtoCorgi vs DRAINUS
ProtoCorgi and DRAINUS both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. DRAINUS (2022) is 1 year older than ProtoCorgi (2023). DRAINUS scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than ProtoCorgi (89.7% 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 DRAINUS
Choose DRAINUS if it matches what drew you to this matchup. DRAINUS launched in 2022.
Both ProtoCorgi and DRAINUS sit in Action and Indie 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
 ProtoCorgi |  DRAINUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.7% positive (78 reviews) | 95.9% positive (563 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kemono Games | Team Ladybug, WSS playground |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- DRAINUS (2022) is 1 year older than ProtoCorgi (2023).
- DRAINUS scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than ProtoCorgi (89.7% positive).
- ProtoCorgi is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than DRAINUS (6.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
ProtoCorgi vs DRAINUS — FAQ
- Should I play ProtoCorgi or DRAINUS first?
- If you want chronology, DRAINUS (2022) came out before ProtoCorgi (2023). 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 ProtoCorgi and DRAINUS similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 ProtoCorgi and DRAINUS both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.