Choose Proteus
Choose Proteus if you want a Casual experience. 1,160 Steam reviews back the pick.
Proteus vs labyrinth
Proteus and labyrinth 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. Proteus (2013) is 7 years older than labyrinth (2020). Proteus scores higher on Steam reviews (82.9% positive) than labyrinth (70% 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 labyrinth
Choose labyrinth if it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. labyrinth launched in 2020.
Both Proteus and labyrinth 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
 Proteus |  labyrinth | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.9% positive (1,160 reviews) | 70% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ed Key and David Kanaga | Sokpop Collective |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Proteus (2013) is 7 years older than labyrinth (2020).
- Proteus scores higher on Steam reviews (82.9% positive) than labyrinth (70% positive).
- labyrinth is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Proteus (1.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Proteus vs labyrinth — FAQ
- Should I play Proteus or labyrinth first?
- If you want chronology, Proteus (2013) came out before labyrinth (2020). 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 labyrinth 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.