Choose Prodeus
Choose Prodeus if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Casual game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 4,068 Steam reviews back the pick.
Prodeus vs Manus Dei
Prodeus and Manus Dei both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Prodeus (2022) is 1 year older than Manus Dei (2023). Prodeus scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than Manus Dei (84.4% 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 Manus Dei
Choose Manus Dei if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Manus Dei launched in 2023.
Both Prodeus and Manus Dei sit in Action 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
 Prodeus |  Manus Dei | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.5% positive (4,068 reviews) | 84.4% positive (45 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bounding Box Software Inc. | Lateralis Heavy Industries |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Prodeus (2022) is 1 year older than Manus Dei (2023).
- Prodeus scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than Manus Dei (84.4% positive).
- Manus Dei is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Prodeus (2.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Prodeus has co-op; Manus Dei does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Prodeus vs Manus Dei — FAQ
- Should I play Prodeus or Manus Dei first?
- If you want chronology, Prodeus (2022) came out before Manus Dei (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 Prodeus and Manus Dei similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Manus Dei have multiplayer like Prodeus?
- No. Prodeus supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Manus Dei is listed as single-player only.