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Relay Protocol vs The Unshared

Relay Protocol and The Unshared both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Both support cooperative play. 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 Relay Protocol

Choose Relay Protocol if you want an Early Access game with HDR available. Relay Protocol launched in 2026.

Choose The Unshared

Choose The Unshared if you want an Adventure and Casual game with Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input.

Both Relay Protocol and The Unshared sit in Indie 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

Relay Protocol vs The Unshared — Steam metadata comparison
Relay Protocol — Steam game coverRelay ProtocolThe Unshared — Steam game coverThe Unshared
Released2026
GenresIndie, Early AccessIndie, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
PricePrice unknownPrice unknown
Steam reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersGustavo RiosSQUIDA

Side by side

Relay Protocol vs The Unshared — FAQ

Are Relay Protocol and The Unshared similar?
They overlap on 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.
Do both Relay Protocol and The Unshared have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Relay Protocol ships Online Co-op, Co-op; The Unshared ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Relay Protocol vs The Unshared — Verdict (2026) · imho.run