Prototype vs Remnant: From the Ashes
Prototype is an action-adventure horror game from Radical Entertainment (2009) while Remnant: From the Ashes is a horror RPG game from Gunfire Games (2019).
Quick answer: Remnant: From the Ashes rates higher, 7.6 to 7.1 on the GamingPickz Score, and Prototype is the cheaper at $19.99.
What each one is
Prototype is filed under Action-Adventure and Horror. In contrast, Remnant: From the Ashes under Horror and RPG.
You are the Prototype, Alex Mercer, a man without memory armed with amazing shape-shifting abilities, hunting your way to the heart of the conspiracy which created you; making those responsible pay. Fast & Deadly Shape-Shifting Combat: Reconfigure your body to the situation at hand.
The world has been thrown into chaos by an ancient evil from another dimension. As one of the last remnants of humanity, you must set out alone or alongside up to two other survivors to face down hordes of deadly enemies to try to carve a foothold, rebuild, and retake what was lost.
Story, characters and reception
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Plot
Remnant: From the Ashes takes place in a post-apocalyptic Earth that has been devastated and overrun by an interdimensional evil called the Root. The player is a wandering survivor of the apocalypse driven to put an end to the Root by traveling to a tower on an island that appears to be the epicenter of the invasion. Early in their journey they are brought to Ward 13, an underground bunker where human survivors live. (Wikipedia)
Reception
Reception Remnant: From the Ashes received "generally favorable" reviews from critics, while the Nintendo Switch version received "mixed or average" reviews, according to review aggregator website Metacritic . IGN scored the game an 8/10, stating, " Remnant: From the Ashes delivers a beautifully deranged vision of the apocalypse that's overflowing with twisted creatures hellbent on making you suffer. The thrill of finally beating a boss that's had your… (Wikipedia)
At a glance
| Prototype | Remnant: From the Ashes | |
|---|---|---|
| GamingPickz Score | 7.1/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Steam rating | Very Positive (80%, 14,163) | Very Positive (84%, 57,316) |
| Critic aggregate | 79/100 | 78/100 |
| Price | $19.99 | $39.99 |
| Install size | — | — |
| Steam Deck | playable | verified |
| Released | 2009 | 2019 |
| Developer | Radical Entertainment | Gunfire Games |
Prices and Steam ratings are read live and move over time.
Prototype vs Remnant: From the Ashes, point by point
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Genre and premise
PrototypeAction-adventure horror gameRemnant: From the AshesHorror RPG gameWhat each is filed as. Each game describes itself in full above; we do not judge a premise.
How it plays
PrototypeAction, Open World, GoreRemnant: From the AshesSouls-like, Action, Co-opThe tags players apply most, in order of votes. A read on feel, not a verdict.
Reception
PrototypeScore 7.1 · 80% on Steam · 79 criticRemnant: From the Ashes ✓Score 7.6 · 84% on Steam · 78 criticThe GamingPickz Score is a composite of player sentiment, critics and popularity, computed the same way for every game.
Content and scale
Prototype14,163 reviewsRemnant: From the Ashes57,316 reviews · 2 add-onsReach and footprint, not quality: more reviews or a bigger install is not a better game.
Price
Prototype ✓$19.99Remnant: From the Ashes$39.99Read live from Steam and subject to change.
On a Steam Deck
PrototypePlayableRemnant: From the Ashes ✓VerifiedValve's own Deck compatibility rating.
Remnant: From the Ashes takes 2 of the marked rounds to 1. That is only what a number can decide, not which you will enjoy more.
The two on the grid
Compare the whole cataloguePrototype and Remnant: From the Ashes on the axes the GamingPickz Score is built from, on the full 0 to 100 scale so each dot is its real position. Change either axis to compare them on any measure.
2 games have both
Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
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How positions are decided
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Which to pick, by what you want
- The higher-rated of the two: Remnant: From the Ashes (GamingPickz Score 7.6)
- The cheaper right now: Prototype ($19.99)
- Better on a Steam Deck: Remnant: From the Ashes (verified)
- The safer bet by weight of reviews: Remnant: From the Ashes (57,316 reviews)
What they have in common
Both are tagged by Steam players with:
ActionSingleplayerAdventureViolentRPGAtmosphericHorror
Where they differ
Open WorldGoreThird PersonSuperheroParkourHack and Slash
Souls-likeCo-opThird-Person ShooterMultiplayerOnline Co-OpShooter
Tags players apply to one game and not the other.
Difficulty and who each is for
By the tags players apply, Prototype is middle-of-the-road on difficulty. Remnant: From the Ashes is demanding, for players who want a challenge.
System requirements, side by side
| Prototype | Remnant: From the Ashes | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum GPU | — | — |
| Minimum CPU | Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.6 GHz | — |
| Minimum RAM | — | — |
| Install size | — | — |
Can your PC run them? Check each against your own kit: Prototype · Remnant: From the Ashes.
Accessibility features
Steam store pages declare 0 accessibility features for Prototype and 1 for Remnant: From the Ashes. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
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Common questions
How different are Prototype and Remnant: From the Ashes in scope?
Prototype has drawn 14,163 Steam reviews. Remnant: From the Ashes has drawn 57,316 Steam reviews and ships 2 add-ons.
Is Prototype or Remnant: From the Ashes better?
By the GamingPickz Score, Remnant: From the Ashes rates higher (7.6 to 7.1). That is a composite of player sentiment, the critic aggregate and popularity, not our taste. "Better" also depends on price, length and platform, which the table above lays out.
Which is cheaper, Prototype or Remnant: From the Ashes?
Prototype is cheaper right now at $19.99, against $39.99. Prices move, so this is read live from Steam and can change.
Should I get Prototype or Remnant: From the Ashes?
Remnant: From the Ashes rates higher, 7.6 to 7.1 on the GamingPickz Score, and Prototype is the cheaper at $19.99. It also depends on what you want: the "which to pick" section above calls out which is cheaper, lighter on storage, better on a Steam Deck and the safer bet by weight of reviews.
Do you rank one above the other for a fee?
No. Neither game, nor anyone else, pays for placement or a verdict here. The order and every figure come out of the same public data the rest of the site uses.
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