Squally vs Midnight Protocol
Squally and Midnight Protocol both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Adventure on Steam. Midnight Protocol (2021) is 2 years older than Squally (2023). Midnight Protocol scores higher on Steam reviews (85.3% positive) than Squally (78.2% 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
Squally | Midnight Protocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Adventure, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.2% positive (78 reviews) | 85.3% positive (156 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Zachary Canann | LuGus Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Adventure on Steam.
- Midnight Protocol (2021) is 2 years older than Squally (2023).
- Midnight Protocol scores higher on Steam reviews (85.3% positive) than Squally (78.2% positive).
- Midnight Protocol is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Squally (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Midnight Protocol is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Squally has no Deck rating yet.
Squally vs Midnight Protocol — FAQ
- Should I play Squally or Midnight Protocol first?
- If you want chronology, Midnight Protocol (2021) came out before Squally (2023). 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 Squally and Midnight Protocol similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.

