Choose PROJECT MAZE
Choose PROJECT MAZE if you want an Adventure, Simulation, and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. PROJECT MAZE launched in 2018.
PROJECT MAZE vs Relay Protocol
PROJECT MAZE and Relay Protocol both land in Indie, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. PROJECT MAZE (2018) is 8 years older than Relay Protocol (2026). 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 the HDR available side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Relay Protocol launched in 2026.
Both PROJECT MAZE and Relay Protocol sit in Indie and Early Access 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
 PROJECT MAZE |  Relay Protocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Early Access | Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (11 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | LAMBDADEV | Gustavo Rios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- PROJECT MAZE (2018) is 8 years older than Relay Protocol (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
PROJECT MAZE vs Relay Protocol — FAQ
- Should I play PROJECT MAZE or Relay Protocol first?
- If you want chronology, PROJECT MAZE (2018) came out before Relay Protocol (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 PROJECT MAZE and Relay Protocol similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Early Access 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 PROJECT MAZE and Relay Protocol have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: PROJECT MAZE ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Relay Protocol ships Online Co-op, Co-op.