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Protocol Paradox

Released: Feb 1, 2026

Genres:

Puzzle Roguelike / Roguelite Role-playing (RPG) Strategy

Themes:

Indie Science fiction

Game Modes:

Single player

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Description from Steam STEAM

Protocol Paradox is a fast, brutal roguelike shooter that mixes twin-stick combat with deep item synergies and a mysterious, emergent story. You are an operative trapped inside an experimental containment facility where “anomalies” — manifestations of abstract concepts like Greed, Memory and Rage — twist reality. Each run challenges you to survive procedurally generated sectors, extract anomaly essences and use unusual weapons and passives.

Gameplay centers on short, intense runs: pick up two weapons, combine them with passive augments, learn enemy patterns and push toward powerful, concept-driven bosses.

Encounters and rooms change every run, and choices you make (which anomalies to extract, which terminals to use) unlock pieces of the world’s lore. Support for modding is planned as a stretch goal — giving the community tools to create new levels, enemies and items.

We’re aiming for an Early Access release on Steam in Q1 2026, with a demo planned for Steam Next Fest. The game balances dark, uncanny atmosphere with tight, responsive combat and high replay value for players who love discovery and build experimentation.

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Protocol Paradox is a fast-paced roguelike shooter blending twin-stick combat, anomaly-based weapons and branching lore. Survive procedural sectors, customize builds with weapons and passives, face concept-driven bosses, and replay for new revelations.

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Release Date: February 1, 2026

IGDB ID: 373512

Additional Information

Release Date: February 1, 2026

IGDB ID: 373512

Платформы 2

Linux

Genres 4

Puzzle Roguelike / Roguelite Role-playing (RPG) Strategy

Themes 2

Indie Science fiction

Game Modes 1

Single player

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