Choose Cat Box Paradox
Choose Cat Box Paradox if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cat Box Paradox launched in 2021.
Cat Box Paradox vs Glitch Protocol
Cat Box Paradox and Glitch Protocol both land in Action, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. Cat Box Paradox (2021) is 5 years older than Glitch Protocol (2026). Cat Box Paradox is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Glitch Protocol (3.99 USD vs. 5.59 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 Glitch Protocol
Choose Glitch Protocol if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Glitch Protocol launched in 2026.
Both Cat Box Paradox and Glitch Protocol sit in Action and Indie 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
 Cat Box Paradox |  Glitch Protocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 5.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (16 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | BiscuitLocker | Boogygames Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Cat Box Paradox (2021) is 5 years older than Glitch Protocol (2026).
- Cat Box Paradox is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Glitch Protocol (3.99 USD vs. 5.59 USD).
- Cat Box Paradox has co-op; Glitch Protocol does not.
Cat Box Paradox vs Glitch Protocol — FAQ
- Should I play Cat Box Paradox or Glitch Protocol first?
- If you want chronology, Cat Box Paradox (2021) came out before Glitch Protocol (2026). 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 Cat Box Paradox and Glitch Protocol similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Glitch Protocol have multiplayer like Cat Box Paradox?
- No. Cat Box Paradox supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Glitch Protocol is listed as single-player only.