Choose Proteus
Choose Proteus if you want a Casual experience. 1,160 Steam reviews back the pick.
Proteus vs Aquarelle
Proteus and Aquarelle 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 8 years older than Aquarelle (2021). Aquarelle is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Proteus (2.99 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 Aquarelle
Choose Aquarelle if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Aquarelle launched in 2021.
Both Proteus and Aquarelle 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 |  Aquarelle | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.9% positive (1,160 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ed Key and David Kanaga | Andreev Worlds |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Proteus (2013) is 8 years older than Aquarelle (2021).
- Aquarelle is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Proteus (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Proteus vs Aquarelle — FAQ
- Should I play Proteus or Aquarelle first?
- If you want chronology, Proteus (2013) came out before Aquarelle (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 Aquarelle 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.