Choose Proteus
Choose Proteus if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. 1,160 Steam reviews back the pick.
Proteus vs Relaxing Kite
Proteus and Relaxing Kite both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Proteus (2013) is 8 years older than Relaxing Kite (2021). Relaxing Kite scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Proteus (82.9% 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 Relaxing Kite
Choose Relaxing Kite if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Relaxing Kite launched in 2021.
Both Proteus and Relaxing Kite sit in 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 |  Relaxing Kite | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.9% positive (1,160 reviews) | 91.7% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ed Key and David Kanaga | LUXO Interactive |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Proteus (2013) is 8 years older than Relaxing Kite (2021).
- Relaxing Kite scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Proteus (82.9% positive).
- Relaxing Kite is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Proteus (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Relaxing Kite is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Proteus has no Deck rating yet.
Proteus vs Relaxing Kite — FAQ
- Should I play Proteus or Relaxing Kite first?
- If you want chronology, Proteus (2013) came out before Relaxing Kite (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 Proteus and Relaxing Kite similar?
- They overlap on 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.