Choose Proteus
Choose Proteus if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,160 Steam reviews back the pick.
Proteus vs The Master
Proteus and The Master both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Proteus (2013) is 5 years older than The Master (2018). Proteus scores higher on Steam reviews (82.9% positive) than The Master (58.2% 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 The Master
Choose The Master if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Master launched in 2018.
Both Proteus and The Master sit in Indie, Adventure, 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 |  The Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.9% positive (1,160 reviews) | 58.2% positive (55 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ed Key and David Kanaga | Gem Rose Accent, Corentin Derbré |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Proteus (2013) is 5 years older than The Master (2018).
- Proteus scores higher on Steam reviews (82.9% positive) than The Master (58.2% positive).
- The Master is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Proteus (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Proteus vs The Master — FAQ
- Should I play Proteus or The Master first?
- If you want chronology, Proteus (2013) came out before The Master (2018). 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 The Master similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.