Choose Mr. Robot
Choose Mr. Robot if it's currently about 47% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mr. Robot launched in 2008.
Mr. Robot vs Midnight Protocol
Mr. Robot and Midnight Protocol both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Mr. Robot (2008) is 13 years older than Midnight Protocol (2021). Midnight Protocol scores higher on Steam reviews (85.3% positive) than Mr. Robot (82.7% 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 Midnight Protocol
Choose Midnight Protocol if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Midnight Protocol launched in 2021.
Both Mr. Robot and Midnight Protocol sit in Action, Strategy, 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
 Mr. Robot |  Midnight Protocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2008 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.7% positive (75 reviews) | 85.3% positive (156 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Moonpod | LuGus Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Mr. Robot (2008) is 13 years older than Midnight Protocol (2021).
- Midnight Protocol scores higher on Steam reviews (85.3% positive) than Mr. Robot (82.7% positive).
- Mr. Robot is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than Midnight Protocol (7.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Midnight Protocol is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Mr. Robot has no Deck rating yet.
Mr. Robot vs Midnight Protocol — FAQ
- Should I play Mr. Robot or Midnight Protocol first?
- If you want chronology, Mr. Robot (2008) came out before Midnight Protocol (2021). 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 Mr. Robot and Midnight Protocol similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.