Choose ZERO PROTOCOL
Choose ZERO PROTOCOL if it matches what drew you to this matchup. ZERO PROTOCOL launched in 2024.
ZERO PROTOCOL vs Saint of Chains
ZERO PROTOCOL and Saint of Chains both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. ZERO PROTOCOL (2024) is 2 years older than Saint of Chains (2026). Saint of Chains scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than ZERO PROTOCOL (83.1% 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 Saint of Chains
Choose Saint of Chains if you want an Indie game with DualShock Controller Support, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. Saint of Chains launched in 2026.
Both ZERO PROTOCOL and Saint of Chains sit in Action and Adventure 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
 ZERO PROTOCOL |  Saint of Chains | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.1% positive (201 reviews) | 86.7% positive (60 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | R_Games | MystiveDev |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- ZERO PROTOCOL (2024) is 2 years older than Saint of Chains (2026).
- Saint of Chains scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than ZERO PROTOCOL (83.1% positive).
- ZERO PROTOCOL is currently ~8% cheaper on Steam than Saint of Chains (11.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
ZERO PROTOCOL vs Saint of Chains — FAQ
- Should I play ZERO PROTOCOL or Saint of Chains first?
- If you want chronology, ZERO PROTOCOL (2024) came out before Saint of Chains (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 ZERO PROTOCOL and Saint of Chains similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.