Choose Proteus
Choose Proteus if you want an Adventure experience. 1,160 Steam reviews back the pick.
Proteus vs I LIKE THE FLOWERS
Proteus and I LIKE THE FLOWERS both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Proteus (2013) is 6 years older than I LIKE THE FLOWERS (2019). I LIKE THE FLOWERS is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Proteus (1.99 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 I LIKE THE FLOWERS
Choose I LIKE THE FLOWERS if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. I LIKE THE FLOWERS launched in 2019.
Both Proteus and I LIKE THE FLOWERS sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Proteus |  I LIKE THE FLOWERS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.9% positive (1,160 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ed Key and David Kanaga | Red twice potato |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Proteus (2013) is 6 years older than I LIKE THE FLOWERS (2019).
- I LIKE THE FLOWERS is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Proteus (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Proteus vs I LIKE THE FLOWERS — FAQ
- Should I play Proteus or I LIKE THE FLOWERS first?
- If you want chronology, Proteus (2013) came out before I LIKE THE FLOWERS (2019). 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 Proteus and I LIKE THE FLOWERS similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.