Choose PROXIMATE
Choose PROXIMATE if it matches what drew you to this matchup. PROXIMATE launched in 2024.
PROXIMATE vs KEROGEN
PROXIMATE and KEROGEN both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. PROXIMATE (2024) is 3 years older than KEROGEN (2027). PROXIMATE is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; KEROGEN has no Deck rating yet. 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 KEROGEN
Choose KEROGEN if you want the DualShock Controller Support and Gamepad Recommended side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. KEROGEN launched in 2027.
Both PROXIMATE and KEROGEN sit in 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
 PROXIMATE |  KEROGEN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2027 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 94% positive (849 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cain Maddox | Zartbitter Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- PROXIMATE (2024) is 3 years older than KEROGEN (2027).
- PROXIMATE is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; KEROGEN has no Deck rating yet.
PROXIMATE vs KEROGEN — FAQ
- Should I play PROXIMATE or KEROGEN first?
- If you want chronology, PROXIMATE (2024) came out before KEROGEN (2027). 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 KEROGEN similar?
- They overlap on 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.