Choose Protocol Aftertime
Choose Protocol Aftertime if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Protocol Aftertime launched in 2023.
Protocol Aftertime vs Beta MAX
Protocol Aftertime and Beta MAX both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Protocol Aftertime (2023) is 1 year older than Beta MAX (2024). Protocol Aftertime is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Beta MAX (8.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Beta MAX
Choose Beta MAX if you want an Action experience. Beta MAX launched in 2024.
Both Protocol Aftertime and Beta MAX sit in 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
 Protocol Aftertime |  Beta MAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Neverfly Games | Nexcide |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Protocol Aftertime (2023) is 1 year older than Beta MAX (2024).
- Protocol Aftertime is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Beta MAX (8.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Protocol Aftertime vs Beta MAX — FAQ
- Should I play Protocol Aftertime or Beta MAX first?
- If you want chronology, Protocol Aftertime (2023) came out before Beta MAX (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 Protocol Aftertime and Beta MAX similar?
- They overlap on 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.