# Games like protoViolence - Definitive Edition

> The closest matches to protoViolence - Definitive Edition: Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut, Scarlet Hollow, >observer_, and Gamedec - Definitive Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector](https://imho.run/games/2442460/citizen-sleeper-2-starward-vector) — Also Dystopian and Cyberpunk, like protoViolence. 1,721 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2442460/)
2. [Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut](https://imho.run/games/1989270/slay-the-princess-the-pristine-cut) — Also Lore-Rich and Interactive Fiction, like protoViolence. 21,995 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1989270/)
3. [Scarlet Hollow](https://imho.run/games/1609230/scarlet-hollow) — Also Interactive Fiction, like protoViolence. 3,657 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1609230/)
4. [>observer_](https://imho.run/games/514900/observer) — A frequent pick in protoViolence players' libraries, and another Indie. 1,920 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/514900/)
5. [Gamedec - Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/917720/gamedec-definitive-edition) — Also Cyberpunk and Lore-Rich, like protoViolence. 423 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/917720/)
6. [BROK the InvestiGator](https://imho.run/games/949480/brok-the-investigator) — Also Dystopian, like protoViolence. 421 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/949480/)
7. [State of Mind](https://imho.run/games/437630/state-of-mind) — Also Dystopian and Cyberpunk, like protoViolence. 559 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/437630/)
8. [Dispatch](https://imho.run/games/2592160/dispatch) — A frequent pick in protoViolence players' libraries, and another Action. 102,071 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2592160/)
9. [1000xRESIST](https://imho.run/games/1675830/1000xresist) — Also Futuristic, like protoViolence. 4,342 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1675830/)
10. [Static Dread: The Lighthouse](https://imho.run/games/3298940/static-dread-the-lighthouse) — Also Psychological and Lore-Rich, like protoViolence. 356 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3298940/)
11. [VIDEOVERSE](https://imho.run/games/2079180/videoverse) — Also Interactive Fiction, like protoViolence. 165 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2079180/)
12. [Strange Antiquities](https://imho.run/games/2885870/strange-antiquities) — Also Lore-Rich, like protoViolence. 1,956 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2885870/)
13. [Master Reboot](https://imho.run/games/251850/master-reboot) — Also Cyberpunk and Psychological, like protoViolence. 330 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/251850/)
14. [The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty](https://imho.run/games/2593370/the-hungry-lamb-traveling-in-the-late-ming-dynasty) — A frequent pick in protoViolence players' libraries, and another RPG. 679 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2593370/)
15. [Imagine Earth](https://imho.run/games/280720/imagine-earth) — Also Science and Lore-Rich, like protoViolence. 484 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/280720/)
16. [Neo Cab](https://imho.run/games/794540/neo-cab) — Also Cyberpunk and Interactive Fiction, like protoViolence. 911 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/794540/)
17. [Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure](https://imho.run/games/1364100/lacuna-a-sci-fi-noir-adventure) — Also Cyberpunk and Interactive Fiction, like protoViolence. 690 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1364100/)
18. [Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!](https://imho.run/games/1388880/doki-doki-literature-club-plus) — Also Interactive Fiction, like protoViolence. 10,428 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1388880/)
19. [Transient: Extended Edition](https://imho.run/games/962630/transient-extended-edition) — Also Dystopian and Cyberpunk, like protoViolence. 150 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/962630/)
20. [The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2](https://imho.run/games/94300/the-dream-machine-chapter-1-2) — A frequent pick in protoViolence players' libraries, and another Indie. 1,057 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/94300/)
21. [Cultist Simulator](https://imho.run/games/718670/cultist-simulator) — Also Lore-Rich, like protoViolence. 5,197 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/718670/)
22. [IMMORTALITY](https://imho.run/games/1350200/immortality) — Also Interactive Fiction, like protoViolence. 1,118 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1350200/)
23. [Tavern Talk - A Cozy Visual Novel](https://imho.run/games/2076140/tavern-talk-a-cozy-visual-novel) — A frequent pick in protoViolence players' libraries, and another Indie. 953 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2076140/)
24. [The Operator](https://imho.run/games/1771980/the-operator) — A frequent pick in protoViolence players' libraries, and another Indie. 3,406 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1771980/)

## Machine-readable

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## About protoViolence - Definitive Edition

Can you save a test subject from your life’s work? A short, cinematic sci-fi visual novel about cybernetic research and its sickening consequences. A story about Dr. Danger and Cautionne, before the world knew them by those names.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2675850
- **Developer:** Mado, Team malViolence
- **Publisher:** Mado
- **Genres:** Indie, Casual
- **Categories:** Captions available, Single-player, Family Sharing, Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, Narrated Game Menus, Playable without Timed Input, Mouse Only Option, Adjustable Difficulty, Save Anytime
- **Released:** Feb 18, 2024
- **Free to play:** yes
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

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