Choose Killer in the cabin
Choose Killer in the cabin if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Killer in the cabin launched in 2022.
Killer in the cabin vs LOCKDOWN Protocol
Killer in the cabin and LOCKDOWN Protocol both land in Action, Strategy 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, Strategy on Steam. Killer in the cabin (2022) is 3 years older than LOCKDOWN Protocol (2025). Killer in the cabin scores higher on Steam reviews (85.3% positive) than LOCKDOWN Protocol (83.2% positive). 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 LOCKDOWN Protocol
Choose LOCKDOWN Protocol if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 9,033 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Killer in the cabin and LOCKDOWN Protocol sit in Action and Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Killer in the cabin |  LOCKDOWN Protocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.3% positive (34 reviews) | 83.2% positive (9,033 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Games People Play | Mirage Creative Lab |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy on Steam.
- Killer in the cabin (2022) is 3 years older than LOCKDOWN Protocol (2025).
- Killer in the cabin scores higher on Steam reviews (85.3% positive) than LOCKDOWN Protocol (83.2% positive).
- Killer in the cabin is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than LOCKDOWN Protocol (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Killer in the cabin is Deck Unsupported, LOCKDOWN Protocol is Deck Playable.
Killer in the cabin vs LOCKDOWN Protocol — FAQ
- Should I play Killer in the cabin or LOCKDOWN Protocol first?
- If you want chronology, Killer in the cabin (2022) came out before LOCKDOWN Protocol (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 Killer in the cabin and LOCKDOWN Protocol similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy 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.
- Do both Killer in the cabin and LOCKDOWN Protocol have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Killer in the cabin ships Online Co-op, Co-op; LOCKDOWN Protocol ships Online Co-op, Co-op.