Choose SCP
Choose SCP if you want a RPG, Free To Play, and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards, LAN Co-op, and HDR available. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero.
SCP vs Inferno Protocol
SCP and Inferno Protocol both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. SCP is free; Inferno Protocol is paid (10.79 USD). Both support cooperative play. 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 Inferno Protocol
Choose Inferno Protocol if you want an Early Access game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. Inferno Protocol launched in 2026.
Both SCP and Inferno Protocol sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and DualShock Controller Support, 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
 SCP |  Inferno Protocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | — | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Free To Play, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 10.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 79.6% positive (167 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | DHOLE. | Tektonic Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- SCP is free; Inferno Protocol is paid (10.79 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
SCP vs Inferno Protocol — FAQ
- Are SCP and Inferno Protocol similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both SCP and Inferno Protocol have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: SCP ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Inferno Protocol ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is SCP free?
- Yes — SCP is a free-to-play Steam title. Inferno Protocol is paid (10.79 USD).