Choose Protocol
Choose Protocol if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Protocol launched in 2018.
Protocol vs High On Life 2
Protocol and High On Life 2 both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Protocol (2018) is 8 years older than High On Life 2 (2026). High On Life 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (70.4% positive) than Protocol (56.7% positive). 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 High On Life 2
Choose High On Life 2 if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,566 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Protocol and High On Life 2 sit in Action 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
 Protocol |  High On Life 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 56.7% positive (30 reviews) | 70.4% positive (1,566 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Fair Games Studio | Squanch Games, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Protocol (2018) is 8 years older than High On Life 2 (2026).
- High On Life 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (70.4% positive) than Protocol (56.7% positive).
- Protocol is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than High On Life 2 (8.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Protocol vs High On Life 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Protocol or High On Life 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Protocol (2018) came out before High On Life 2 (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 Protocol and High On Life 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do Protocol and High On Life 2 both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.