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Games Action Protocol
Mature content
Action · Fair Games Studio

Protocol

Protocol
Mature content
Steam Deck Verified Windows
Mostly Positive · 75% of 339
DeveloperFair Games Studio
GenreAction
ControllerFull
Wait Chip's verdict · US updated 4 hr. ago

Good game, but it sits 100% of the way from its all-time low to full price. It drops harder in seasonal sales. Patience pays.

Why this verdict
Price position between all-time low and full price 100%
All-time low $5.39 · 16d ago
Player reviews 75% positive of 339
Quality score 75/100
Value score 0/100

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About this game

What this game is, in the developer's words

By signing below, you agree to follow the Protocol. Protocol is a program of strict rules created to make first contact with an alien life form that got shot down in the Arctic Circle.

Gameplay time: 9-12 hours
In this game, you may find yourself in many deadlocks the only way out of which is DEATH. This game may make you angry more than once. This game may make you re-play some moments over and over.

You were chosen to carry out the Protocol program.

Your objective is to make "first contact" with an alien life form.
Any violation of the Protocol will lead to the elimination of you and the entire operation.
Remember, the fate of the humanity may depend on your actions.
Once signed, the Protocol must be promptly implemented.
Have a nice day!

Plot
The action of Protocol, most likely, takes place in the near future. You are a flippant soldier who signs up for the Protocol program implementation. Packed in a landing box and dropped off somewhere in the Arctic Circle, not far from the Terminus research complex, your main objective is to follow a mysterious AI's orders, who uses you to make ""first contact"" within the Protocol program framework. Any deviation from AI's orders is considered to be a violation of Protocol; leading to the elimination of the complex and staff.

Features
Protocol is a sci-fi comedy with a hint of horror, action and a twisted love story.
Uncover an intriguing plot filled with conspiracies, plot twists, countless expletives, dark humour, and some light-hearted mockery.

Have a Nice Day!
This is a phrase you will love AND hate because you have violated the Protocol AGAIN. If you think that hardcore is when you can defeat the biggest bosses, then try not to die when taking a snowball.

Genre ambiguity
We still can't decide which genre suits this game. Adventure? Puzzle? Shooter? Immersive sim (seriously?)? Walking simulator? Crazy trip? Or, maybe... All in one?

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Media

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Price intelligence

Accepted price history and the lows that matter

Historical lows
All-time low ATL $5.39 2026-06-27
3-month low $5.39
12-month low $5.39
Current $8.99
Price events From the accepted price history · updates automatically
Jul 9, 2026
Sale ended · back to $8.99
Jun 27, 2026
New all-time low $5.39

Protocol price history and best deals

Protocol for PC currently sells from $8.99 at authorized stores. Its all-time low is $5.39, set on 2026-06-27.

Frequently asked questions

Answered from this game's own price and edition data

Should I buy Protocol now or wait?
Our verdict is wait. At 100% of the way to full price, it usually drops harder in seasonal sales, so patience tends to pay.
Is $8.99 a good price for Protocol?
$8.99 sits 100% of the way from the all-time low of $5.39 to the full price. It has been cheaper before, so there is room to wait.
Where can I buy Protocol?
Protocol is tracked at steam. We only list authorized stores here and always link out with a clean outbound link.
Scores
Steam reviews Mostly Positive · 75%
75% positive of 339
Media (6)
Tech
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSSupported
ControllerFull
Requirements
System requirements platform
Minimum
Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Win 7 or higher 64-bit
  • Processor: i3-i5 4gen (or similar AMD)
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 650 (min 2 Gb)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
Recommended
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Win 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 4 Gen or higher
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 1060
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
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          Achievements (51)
          Achievement_ViolationFirst 81.6%
          Achievement_Hint0 80.5%
          Achievement_Hint1 50.5%
          Achievement_DroneSnowball 47.8%
          Achievement_PlatformKeyCard 47.4%
          Achievement_CapsuleKeyCard 29.1%
          Achievement_Langolier 28.8%
          Achievement_WilsonDoor 26.2%
          Facts
          DeveloperFair Games Studio
          PublisherSad Horse studio
          GenresAction · Adventure · Indie
          ModesSingle-player
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