Choose Slender Threads
Choose Slender Threads if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Slender Threads launched in 2025.
Slender Threads vs Memory Trap: Hidden Protocol
Slender Threads and Memory Trap: Hidden 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. Slender Threads is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Memory Trap: Hidden Protocol 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 Memory Trap: Hidden Protocol
Choose Memory Trap: Hidden Protocol if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing.
Both Slender Threads and Memory Trap: Hidden 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
 Slender Threads |  Memory Trap: Hidden Protocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | — |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 89.7% positive (292 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Blyts | Maple Play Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Slender Threads is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Memory Trap: Hidden Protocol has no Deck rating yet.
Slender Threads vs Memory Trap: Hidden Protocol — FAQ
- Are Slender Threads and Memory Trap: Hidden 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.
- Does Slender Threads run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Slender Threads is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Memory Trap: Hidden Protocol doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.