Choose MANA
Choose MANA if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. MANA launched in 2025.
MANA vs Antivirus PROTOCOL
MANA and Antivirus PROTOCOL both land in Action, Strategy, Indie 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Both released in 2025. MANA is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Antivirus PROTOCOL (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Antivirus PROTOCOL
Choose Antivirus PROTOCOL if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Antivirus PROTOCOL launched in 2025.
Both MANA and Antivirus PROTOCOL sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie 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
 MANA |  Antivirus PROTOCOL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 86.3% positive (211 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | 3ichael 7ambert, A Rocket's Intensity | FIREHIVE Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Both released in 2025.
- MANA is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Antivirus PROTOCOL (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Antivirus PROTOCOL is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; MANA has no Deck rating yet.
MANA vs Antivirus PROTOCOL — FAQ
- Are MANA and Antivirus PROTOCOL similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Indie 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.
- Does Antivirus PROTOCOL have multiplayer like MANA?
- No. MANA supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Antivirus PROTOCOL is listed as single-player only.