Choose Randal's Monday
Choose Randal's Monday if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Randal's Monday launched in 2014.
Randal's Monday vs The Protagonish
Randal's Monday and The Protagonish 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. Randal's Monday (2014) is 10 years older than The Protagonish (2024). Randal's Monday scores higher on Steam reviews (61.2% positive) than The Protagonish (54.8% 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 The Protagonish
Choose The Protagonish if it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Protagonish launched in 2024.
Both Randal's Monday and The Protagonish 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
 Randal's Monday |  The Protagonish | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 61.2% positive (343 reviews) | 54.8% positive (31 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nexus Game Studios | College Fun Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Randal's Monday (2014) is 10 years older than The Protagonish (2024).
- Randal's Monday scores higher on Steam reviews (61.2% positive) than The Protagonish (54.8% positive).
- The Protagonish is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Randal's Monday (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Randal's Monday is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Protagonish has no Deck rating yet.
Randal's Monday vs The Protagonish — FAQ
- Should I play Randal's Monday or The Protagonish first?
- If you want chronology, Randal's Monday (2014) came out before The Protagonish (2024). 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 Randal's Monday and The Protagonish 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.
- Does Randal's Monday run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Randal's Monday is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Protagonish doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.