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- PLATFORM
- Steam
- GENRE
- Action · Adventure · Indie
- RELEASED
- 2018
- DRM
- Steam
- STUDIO
- Fair Games Studio
Buy Protocol Steam key
Fair Games Studio74% positive · 340 reviews
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.
BEST PRICE TODAY
$5.73
at Kinguin · Steam key · -36% off RRP
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| Store | Edition | Price | Go to store |
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 Green Man GamingOFFICIALMATCHED BY STEAM APP ID | Standard | $8.99 | Buy Protocol at Green Man Gaming |
 SteamOFFICIALDIRECT STEAM LISTING | Standard | CHEAPEST $8.99 | Buy Protocol at Steam |
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| Shop / seller | Edition / key type | Price | Go to store |
|---|---|---|---|
 KinguinMATCHED BY STEAM APP ID Global | Steam key | CHEAPEST $5.73 | Buy Protocol at Kinguin |
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About Protocol
Protocol was developed by Fair Games Studio and published by Sad Horse studio. The release date was November 19, 2018. The genre is characterised as Action and Adventure and Indie.
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? Our other projects: Horror LOCO PARENTIS Startup Valley Adventure - Episode 1 Horror Noch
Protocol compatibility
- Steam Deck
- Unknown
- Linux
- Not supported
- macOS
- No native build
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
Protocol DLC and expansions
Add-ons sold separately from the base game, straight from Steam. This is not a comparison table — these are Steam listings, not keyshop offers.
Where to buy Protocol cheap
Protocol launched at $8.99 in 2018. The cheapest currently listed total is $5.73 at Kinguin, which is -36% off the recommended price.
Official stores start at $8.99, so the keyshop route saves $3.26 on this title. That saving comes with a trade-off: keyshop listings are resold keys, and a listing marked as a gift is not a standard key. The key type column above tells you which is which.
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Protocol — frequently asked questions
- What is the cheapest price for Protocol?
- $5.73 at Kinguin — -36% off the $8.99 RRP.
- Where can I download Protocol after the purchase?
- Protocol activates on Steam. After buying you receive a key or a direct licence, redeem it in the Steam client, and the game stays in your library permanently.
- Is it cheaper to buy Protocol from a keyshop or an official store?
- A keyshop is currently $3.26 cheaper: $5.73 at Kinguin against $8.99 at Steam. The keyshop listing is a resold key, so check the key type and region first.
- Is Protocol Steam Deck compatible?
- Steam Deck compatibility data is not available for Protocol yet.
- Can I play Protocol on Mac?
- No. Protocol has no native macOS build.
- Is Protocol Linux compatible?
- Protocol has no verified Linux support. Proton results vary and are not guaranteed.
