Choose MADiSON
Choose MADiSON if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,147 Steam reviews back the pick.
MADiSON vs Pitfall Protocol
MADiSON and Pitfall Protocol both land in Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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 Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. MADiSON (2022) is 2 years older than Pitfall Protocol (2024). Pitfall Protocol is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than MADiSON (4.99 USD vs. 34.99 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 Pitfall Protocol
Choose Pitfall Protocol if it's currently about 86% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pitfall Protocol launched in 2024.
Both MADiSON and Pitfall Protocol sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation 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
 MADiSON |  Pitfall Protocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.8% positive (1,147 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BLOODIOUS GAMES | TwinAction |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- MADiSON (2022) is 2 years older than Pitfall Protocol (2024).
- Pitfall Protocol is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than MADiSON (4.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- MADiSON is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Pitfall Protocol has no Deck rating yet.
MADiSON vs Pitfall Protocol — FAQ
- Should I play MADiSON or Pitfall Protocol first?
- If you want chronology, MADiSON (2022) came out before Pitfall Protocol (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 MADiSON and Pitfall Protocol similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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 MADiSON run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — MADiSON is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Pitfall Protocol doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.