Rank 01Why this
Same dark mood as Protocol.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
Games like Protocol
- 22 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Protocol also play
The closest matches to Protocol: Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Attack of the Earthlings, High On Life 2, Prey, and The Stanley Parable. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Aliens and Dark Humor, like Protocol.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- 2018
Rank 03- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Verified
- 2026
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Why this: Shares trial and error puzzles with Protocol.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Protocol
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- Released: 2018
- Developer: Fair Games Studio
- Price: $8.99checked Nov 2
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 57% of 30 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Ai enforces rigid rules with absurd consequences
- Dark humor and satire drive the narrative
- Story prioritizes eccentricity over traditional drama
- Dark
- Punishing
- Tense
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Protocol at current Steam store prices.
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Why this: Same dark mood as Protocol.
Cyanide & Happiness - Freakpocalypse (Episode 1)
Why this: Also Narration and Dark Humor, like Protocol.
BRAZILIAN DRUG DEALER 3: I OPENED A PORTAL TO HELL IN THE FAVELA TRYING TO REVIVE MIT AIA I NEED TO CLOSE IT
Why this: Also Cyberpunk and Dark Humor, like Protocol.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
High On Life 2
Why this: Also Aliens and Dark Humor, like Protocol.
More from Fair Games Studio
Other recommendable Steam games by Fair Games Studio, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Loco Parentis / 孤女咒怨
Why this: Same dark mood as Protocol.
Startup Valley Adventure
Why this: Shares mini games with Protocol.
About Protocol
The closest matches to Protocol: Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Attack of the Earthlings, High On Life 2, Prey, and The Stanley Parable. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Protocol is your kind of game, the closest matches are Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Attack of the Earthlings and High On Life 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as dark, punishing and tense, and single out its ai enforced protocol and checkpoint resets. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Protocol: By signing below, you agree to follow the Protocol. Protocol is a program of strict rules created to make first contact with an alien life form that got shot down in the Arctic Circle.
Is Protocol worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 30 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Price when we last checked (Oct 3): $8.99. Check Steam for today's price.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Ai enforces rigid rules with absurd consequences
- Dark humor and satire drive the narrative
- Story prioritizes eccentricity over traditional drama
- Vr movement feels smooth and immersive
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I persisted with this for 7 hours thinking it will get better, it must get better but it doesn't. The same rubbish in the beginning goes all way through. Do this in a certain order if not you die, do something else in a certain order or…”
“frustrating minigames,no informations at all,so you end in try and error in combination with bad checkpoints.very bad control. hands off,no fun at all!”
People who play it also play: Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Attack of the Earthlings, High On Life 2
Frequently asked about Protocol
Can I run it?
Is Protocol verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Protocol is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Protocol cost?
Protocol is listed on Steam at 8.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Protocol?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Protocol are Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Attack of the Earthlings, High On Life 2.
Who developed Protocol?
Protocol was developed by Fair Games Studio and published by Sad Horse studio.