Choose First Class Trouble
Choose First Class Trouble if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,825 Steam reviews back the pick.
First Class Trouble vs LOCKDOWN Protocol
First Class Trouble and LOCKDOWN 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. First Class Trouble (2021) is 4 years older than LOCKDOWN Protocol (2025). LOCKDOWN Protocol scores higher on Steam reviews (83.2% positive) than First Class Trouble (78.4% 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 LOCKDOWN Protocol
Choose LOCKDOWN Protocol if you want an Action, Strategy, and Casual experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 83.2% positive across 9,033 reviews.
Both First Class Trouble and LOCKDOWN Protocol sit in Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 First Class Trouble |  LOCKDOWN Protocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.4% positive (1,825 reviews) | 83.2% positive (9,033 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Invisible Walls | Mirage Creative Lab |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- First Class Trouble (2021) is 4 years older than LOCKDOWN Protocol (2025).
- LOCKDOWN Protocol scores higher on Steam reviews (83.2% positive) than First Class Trouble (78.4% positive).
- LOCKDOWN Protocol is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than First Class Trouble (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: First Class Trouble is Deck Unsupported, LOCKDOWN Protocol is Deck Playable.
First Class Trouble vs LOCKDOWN Protocol — FAQ
- Which is better, First Class Trouble or LOCKDOWN Protocol?
- On Steam reviews LOCKDOWN Protocol scores higher (83.2% positive) than First Class Trouble (78.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, LOCKDOWN Protocol is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play First Class Trouble or LOCKDOWN Protocol first?
- If you want chronology, First Class Trouble (2021) came out before LOCKDOWN 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 First Class Trouble and LOCKDOWN 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.
- Do both First Class Trouble and LOCKDOWN Protocol have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: First Class Trouble ships Online Co-op, Co-op; LOCKDOWN Protocol ships Online Co-op, Co-op.