Choose Unholy
Choose Unholy if you want an Action experience. Unholy launched in 2023.
Unholy vs The Artifact Protocol
Unholy and The Artifact Protocol both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Unholy (2023) is 2 years older than The Artifact Protocol (2025). The Artifact Protocol is currently ~31% cheaper on Steam than Unholy (6.99 USD vs. 10.19 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 The Artifact Protocol
Choose The Artifact Protocol if you want an Adventure game with Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's currently about 31% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Artifact Protocol launched in 2025.
Both Unholy and The Artifact Protocol sit in Indie on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives, 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
 Unholy |  The Artifact Protocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 10.19 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 61.9% positive (42 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Duality Games | Liam Butler |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Unholy (2023) is 2 years older than The Artifact Protocol (2025).
- The Artifact Protocol is currently ~31% cheaper on Steam than Unholy (6.99 USD vs. 10.19 USD).
- Unholy is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Artifact Protocol has no Deck rating yet.
Unholy vs The Artifact Protocol — FAQ
- Should I play Unholy or The Artifact Protocol first?
- If you want chronology, Unholy (2023) came out before The Artifact Protocol (2025). 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 Unholy and The Artifact Protocol similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Unholy run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Unholy is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Artifact Protocol doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.