Choose The Alters
Choose The Alters if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,307 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Alters vs PROT
The Alters and PROT both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. The Alters is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; PROT 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 PROT
Choose PROT if you want an Indie experience.
Both The Alters and PROT sit in 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
 The Alters |  PROT | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | — |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 34.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 89.1% positive (5,307 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 11 bit studios | Ginger Crab Games |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- The Alters is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; PROT has no Deck rating yet.
The Alters vs PROT — FAQ
- Are The Alters and PROT similar?
- They overlap on 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 The Alters run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Alters is rated Deck Verified by Valve. PROT doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.