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Static vs Decommission Protocol

Static and Decommission Protocol 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. Static (2019) is 7 years older than Decommission Protocol (2026). 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 Static

Choose Static if you want an Action experience. Static launched in 2019.

Choose Decommission Protocol

Choose Decommission Protocol if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Decommission Protocol launched in 2026.

Both Static and Decommission Protocol 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

Static vs Decommission Protocol — Steam metadata comparison
Static — Steam game coverStaticDecommission Protocol — Steam game coverDecommission Protocol
Released20192026
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureIndie, Adventure, Simulation
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price9.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews3 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersDogwood GamingWorldspawn Studios

Side by side

Static vs Decommission Protocol — FAQ

Should I play Static or Decommission Protocol first?
If you want chronology, Static (2019) came out before Decommission Protocol (2026). 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 Static and Decommission Protocol 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.
Static vs Decommission Protocol — Verdict (2026) · imho.run