Choose Killer in the cabin
Choose Killer in the cabin if you want a Strategy game with Online PvP and PvP. Killer in the cabin launched in 2022.
Killer in the cabin vs Anomaly Protocol
Killer in the cabin and Anomaly Protocol 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. Killer in the cabin (2022) is 3 years older than Anomaly Protocol (2025). Killer in the cabin scores higher on Steam reviews (85.3% positive) than Anomaly Protocol (70% 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 Anomaly Protocol
Choose Anomaly Protocol if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Anomaly Protocol launched in 2025.
Both Killer in the cabin and Anomaly Protocol sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and 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 |  Anomaly Protocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.3% positive (34 reviews) | 70% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Games People Play | Oriland |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Killer in the cabin (2022) is 3 years older than Anomaly Protocol (2025).
- Killer in the cabin scores higher on Steam reviews (85.3% positive) than Anomaly Protocol (70% positive).
- Anomaly Protocol is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Killer in the cabin (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Killer in the cabin is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Anomaly Protocol has no Deck rating yet.
Killer in the cabin vs Anomaly Protocol — FAQ
- Should I play Killer in the cabin or Anomaly Protocol first?
- If you want chronology, Killer in the cabin (2022) came out before Anomaly 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 Anomaly Protocol 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.
- Do both Killer in the cabin and Anomaly 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; Anomaly Protocol ships Online Co-op, Co-op.