Choose PROXIMATE
Choose PROXIMATE if you want an Adventure experience. PROXIMATE launched in 2024.
PROXIMATE vs New Folder
PROXIMATE and New Folder both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. PROXIMATE (2024) is 2 years older than New Folder (2026). PROXIMATE scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than New Folder (92.3% 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 New Folder
Choose New Folder if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. New Folder launched in 2026.
Both PROXIMATE and New Folder sit in Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (94% vs 92.3% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 PROXIMATE |  New Folder | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94% positive (849 reviews) | 92.3% positive (39 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cain Maddox | Evicted Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- PROXIMATE (2024) is 2 years older than New Folder (2026).
- PROXIMATE scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than New Folder (92.3% positive).
- New Folder is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than PROXIMATE (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- PROXIMATE is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; New Folder has no Deck rating yet.
PROXIMATE vs New Folder — FAQ
- Should I play PROXIMATE or New Folder first?
- If you want chronology, PROXIMATE (2024) came out before New Folder (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 PROXIMATE and New Folder similar?
- They overlap on 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.