Choose UNDERWARD
Choose UNDERWARD if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. UNDERWARD launched in 2025.
UNDERWARD vs Fish Stick Protocol
UNDERWARD and Fish Stick Protocol both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Both released in 2025. Fish Stick Protocol scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than UNDERWARD (74.3% 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 Fish Stick Protocol
Choose Fish Stick Protocol if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Fish Stick Protocol launched in 2025.
Both UNDERWARD and Fish Stick Protocol sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 UNDERWARD |  Fish Stick Protocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.3% positive (74 reviews) | 95.7% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | INTENSE | Maracas Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Both released in 2025.
- Fish Stick Protocol scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than UNDERWARD (74.3% positive).
- Fish Stick Protocol is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than UNDERWARD (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
UNDERWARD vs Fish Stick Protocol — FAQ
- Are UNDERWARD and Fish Stick Protocol similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Do both UNDERWARD and Fish Stick Protocol have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: UNDERWARD ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Fish Stick Protocol ships Online Co-op, Co-op.