Choose Oh Deer
Choose Oh Deer if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 85.2% positive across 1,549 reviews.
Oh Deer vs LOCKDOWN Protocol
Oh Deer and LOCKDOWN Protocol both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Oh Deer (2024) is 1 year older than LOCKDOWN Protocol (2025). Oh Deer scores higher on Steam reviews (85.2% positive) than LOCKDOWN Protocol (83.2% 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 LOCKDOWN Protocol
Choose LOCKDOWN Protocol if you want a Strategy experience. 9,033 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Oh Deer and LOCKDOWN Protocol sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Oh Deer |  LOCKDOWN Protocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.2% positive (1,549 reviews) | 83.2% positive (9,033 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Cozy Cabin Studios | Mirage Creative Lab |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Oh Deer (2024) is 1 year older than LOCKDOWN Protocol (2025).
- Oh Deer scores higher on Steam reviews (85.2% positive) than LOCKDOWN Protocol (83.2% positive).
- Oh Deer is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than LOCKDOWN Protocol (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Oh Deer vs LOCKDOWN Protocol — FAQ
- Which is better, Oh Deer or LOCKDOWN Protocol?
- On Steam reviews Oh Deer scores higher (85.2% positive) than LOCKDOWN Protocol (83.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Oh Deer is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Oh Deer or LOCKDOWN Protocol first?
- If you want chronology, Oh Deer (2024) came out before LOCKDOWN Protocol (2025). 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 Oh Deer and LOCKDOWN Protocol similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Oh Deer and LOCKDOWN Protocol have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Oh Deer ships Online Co-op, Co-op; LOCKDOWN Protocol ships Online Co-op, Co-op.