Choose The Next World
Choose The Next World if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Next World launched in 2016.
The Next World vs Protogen Inc.
The Next World and Protogen Inc. both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. 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 Protogen Inc.
Choose Protogen Inc. if you want the Subtitle Options, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing.
Both The Next World and Protogen Inc. sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 The Next World |  Protogen Inc. | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | — |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 69.4% positive (72 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Illuminated Games | Dirty Fox Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
The Next World vs Protogen Inc. — FAQ
- Are The Next World and Protogen Inc. similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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.