Choose LOCKDOWN Protocol
Choose LOCKDOWN Protocol if you want an Action game with Online Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 9,033 Steam reviews back the pick.
LOCKDOWN Protocol vs RED FLAG
LOCKDOWN Protocol and RED FLAG both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. LOCKDOWN Protocol (2025) is 1 year older than RED FLAG (2026). Both sit near 83% positive on Steam (LOCKDOWN Protocol: 9,033 reviews, RED FLAG: 79). 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 RED FLAG
Choose RED FLAG if you want a Simulation, RPG, and Early Access game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. RED FLAG launched in 2026.
Both LOCKDOWN Protocol and RED FLAG sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (83.2% vs 82.3% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 LOCKDOWN Protocol |  RED FLAG | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.2% positive (9,033 reviews) | 82.3% positive (79 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Mirage Creative Lab | Red Flag Team |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- LOCKDOWN Protocol (2025) is 1 year older than RED FLAG (2026).
- Both sit near 83% positive on Steam (LOCKDOWN Protocol: 9,033 reviews, RED FLAG: 79).
- RED FLAG is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than LOCKDOWN Protocol (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- LOCKDOWN Protocol has co-op; RED FLAG does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
LOCKDOWN Protocol vs RED FLAG — FAQ
- Should I play LOCKDOWN Protocol or RED FLAG first?
- If you want chronology, LOCKDOWN Protocol (2025) came out before RED FLAG (2026). 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 LOCKDOWN Protocol and RED FLAG similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.