Choose ProtoCorgi
Choose ProtoCorgi if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. ProtoCorgi launched in 2023.
ProtoCorgi vs Space Mash
ProtoCorgi and Space Mash both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. ProtoCorgi (2023) is 2 years older than Space Mash (2025). ProtoCorgi is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Space Mash has no Deck rating yet. 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 Space Mash
Choose Space Mash if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. Space Mash launched in 2025.
Both ProtoCorgi and Space Mash sit in Action 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 |  Space Mash | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 89.7% positive (78 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kemono Games | Paul Thomas |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- ProtoCorgi (2023) is 2 years older than Space Mash (2025).
- ProtoCorgi is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Space Mash has no Deck rating yet.
ProtoCorgi vs Space Mash — FAQ
- Should I play ProtoCorgi or Space Mash first?
- If you want chronology, ProtoCorgi (2023) came out before Space Mash (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 ProtoCorgi and Space Mash similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 ProtoCorgi run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — ProtoCorgi is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Space Mash doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.