BROKE PROTOCOL vs The Wastes
BROKE PROTOCOL and The Wastes 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. The Wastes (2018) is 6 years older than BROKE PROTOCOL (2024). The Wastes scores higher on Steam reviews (81.8% positive) than BROKE PROTOCOL (69.4% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 BROKE PROTOCOL |  The Wastes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.4% positive (1,175 reviews) | 81.8% positive (33 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | BROKE PROTOCOL | Vera Visions |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The Wastes (2018) is 6 years older than BROKE PROTOCOL (2024).
- The Wastes scores higher on Steam reviews (81.8% positive) than BROKE PROTOCOL (69.4% positive).
- BROKE PROTOCOL is free; The Wastes is paid (9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- BROKE PROTOCOL is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; The Wastes has no Deck rating yet.
BROKE PROTOCOL vs The Wastes — FAQ
- Should I play BROKE PROTOCOL or The Wastes first?
- If you want chronology, The Wastes (2018) came out before BROKE PROTOCOL (2024). 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 BROKE PROTOCOL and The Wastes 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.
- Do both BROKE PROTOCOL and The Wastes have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: BROKE PROTOCOL ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; The Wastes ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
- Is BROKE PROTOCOL free?
- Yes — BROKE PROTOCOL is a free-to-play Steam title. The Wastes is paid (9.99 USD).