Choose Wizorb
Choose Wizorb if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Wizorb launched in 2012.
Wizorb vs ProtoDungeon: Episode I
Wizorb and ProtoDungeon: Episode I both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Wizorb (2012) is 13 years older than ProtoDungeon: Episode I (2025). ProtoDungeon: Episode I scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Wizorb (75.7% 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 ProtoDungeon: Episode I
Choose ProtoDungeon: Episode I if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. ProtoDungeon: Episode I launched in 2025.
Both Wizorb and ProtoDungeon: Episode I sit in Action, Indie, and 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
 Wizorb |  ProtoDungeon: Episode I | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.7% positive (411 reviews) | 100% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tribute Games Inc. | Studio Spacefarer |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Wizorb (2012) is 13 years older than ProtoDungeon: Episode I (2025).
- ProtoDungeon: Episode I scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Wizorb (75.7% positive).
- Wizorb is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than ProtoDungeon: Episode I (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Wizorb is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; ProtoDungeon: Episode I has no Deck rating yet.
Wizorb vs ProtoDungeon: Episode I — FAQ
- Should I play Wizorb or ProtoDungeon: Episode I first?
- If you want chronology, Wizorb (2012) came out before ProtoDungeon: Episode I (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 Wizorb and ProtoDungeon: Episode I similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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 Wizorb run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Wizorb is rated Deck Verified by Valve. ProtoDungeon: Episode I doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.