Choose Protonwar
Choose Protonwar if you want the VR Supported side of the pairing. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Protonwar launched in 2018.
Protonwar vs Wadality
Protonwar and Wadality both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Protonwar (2018) is 5 years older than Wadality (2023). Protonwar is free; Wadality is paid (12.99 USD). 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 Wadality
Choose Wadality if you want a Sports and Casual game with VR Only. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Wadality launched in 2023.
Both Protonwar and Wadality sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and LAN PvP, 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
 Protonwar |  Wadality | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Sports, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.6% positive (91 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Outer Planet Studios | Manerai |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Protonwar (2018) is 5 years older than Wadality (2023).
- Protonwar is free; Wadality is paid (12.99 USD).
Protonwar vs Wadality — FAQ
- Should I play Protonwar or Wadality first?
- If you want chronology, Protonwar (2018) came out before Wadality (2023). 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 Protonwar and Wadality similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Is Protonwar free?
- Yes — Protonwar is a free-to-play Steam title. Wadality is paid (12.99 USD).