Choose s.p.l.i.t
Choose s.p.l.i.t if you want an Action experience. 2,475 Steam reviews back the pick.
s.p.l.i.t vs Protocol 86: Chernobyl
s.p.l.i.t and Protocol 86: Chernobyl both land in Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. s.p.l.i.t (2025) is 1 year older than Protocol 86: Chernobyl (2026). s.p.l.i.t is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Protocol 86: Chernobyl 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 Protocol 86: Chernobyl
Choose Protocol 86: Chernobyl if you want a Strategy and Adventure game with Camera Comfort and Stereo Sound. Protocol 86: Chernobyl launched in 2026.
Both s.p.l.i.t and Protocol 86: Chernobyl sit in Indie and Simulation 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
 s.p.l.i.t |  Protocol 86: Chernobyl | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 2.09 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 92.8% positive (2,475 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mike Klubnika | Core Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- s.p.l.i.t (2025) is 1 year older than Protocol 86: Chernobyl (2026).
- s.p.l.i.t is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Protocol 86: Chernobyl has no Deck rating yet.
s.p.l.i.t vs Protocol 86: Chernobyl — FAQ
- Should I play s.p.l.i.t or Protocol 86: Chernobyl first?
- If you want chronology, s.p.l.i.t (2025) came out before Protocol 86: Chernobyl (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 s.p.l.i.t and Protocol 86: Chernobyl similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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 s.p.l.i.t run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — s.p.l.i.t is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Protocol 86: Chernobyl doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.