Choose The Thing: Space X
Choose The Thing: Space X if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Thing: Space X launched in 2017.
The Thing: Space X vs Protect Me
The Thing: Space X and Protect Me both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Both released in 2017. The Thing: Space X is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Protect Me (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 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 Protect Me
Choose Protect Me if you want a Casual experience. Protect Me launched in 2017.
Both The Thing: Space X and Protect Me sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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 Thing: Space X |  Protect Me | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 47.6% positive (21 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | LillyWelland inc. | LillyWelland inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Both released in 2017.
- The Thing: Space X is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Protect Me (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
The Thing: Space X vs Protect Me — FAQ
- Are The Thing: Space X and Protect Me similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.