Choose DEV Bloodline
Choose DEV Bloodline if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. DEV Bloodline launched in 2022.
DEV Bloodline vs Protocol Five
DEV Bloodline and Protocol Five both land in Action, 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 Action, Adventure on Steam. DEV Bloodline (2022) is 2 years older than Protocol Five (2024). DEV Bloodline is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Protocol Five (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Five
Choose Protocol Five if you want an Indie experience. Protocol Five launched in 2024.
Both DEV Bloodline and Protocol Five sit in Action 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
 DEV Bloodline |  Protocol Five | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Corebeast Interactive | EddysssGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- DEV Bloodline (2022) is 2 years older than Protocol Five (2024).
- DEV Bloodline is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Protocol Five (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
DEV Bloodline vs Protocol Five — FAQ
- Should I play DEV Bloodline or Protocol Five first?
- If you want chronology, DEV Bloodline (2022) came out before Protocol Five (2024). 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 DEV Bloodline and Protocol Five similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.