Choose Protocol Five
Choose Protocol Five if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Protocol Five launched in 2024.
Protocol Five vs The Secret Story
Protocol Five and The Secret Story 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. Protocol Five (2024) is 1 year older than The Secret Story (2025). The Secret Story is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Protocol Five (4.99 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 The Secret Story
Choose The Secret Story if you want a Simulation, RPG, and Free To Play experience. The Secret Story launched in 2025.
Both Protocol Five and The Secret Story sit in Action, Indie, 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
 Protocol Five |  The Secret Story | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | EddysssGames | GTV |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Protocol Five (2024) is 1 year older than The Secret Story (2025).
- The Secret Story is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Protocol Five (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Protocol Five vs The Secret Story — FAQ
- Should I play Protocol Five or The Secret Story first?
- If you want chronology, Protocol Five (2024) came out before The Secret Story (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 Protocol Five and The Secret Story 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.