Choose The God Unit
Choose The God Unit if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The God Unit launched in 2021.
The God Unit vs Protocol Aftertime
The God Unit and Protocol Aftertime both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. The God Unit (2021) is 2 years older than Protocol Aftertime (2023). Protocol Aftertime is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than The God Unit (8.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Protocol Aftertime
Choose Protocol Aftertime if you want an Adventure experience. Protocol Aftertime launched in 2023.
Both The God Unit and Protocol Aftertime sit in 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
 The God Unit |  Protocol Aftertime | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.6% positive (37 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cat Floor Studio | Neverfly Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- The God Unit (2021) is 2 years older than Protocol Aftertime (2023).
- Protocol Aftertime is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than The God Unit (8.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- The God Unit is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Protocol Aftertime has no Deck rating yet.
The God Unit vs Protocol Aftertime — FAQ
- Should I play The God Unit or Protocol Aftertime first?
- If you want chronology, The God Unit (2021) came out before Protocol Aftertime (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 The God Unit and Protocol Aftertime similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does The God Unit run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The God Unit is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Protocol Aftertime doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.