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A survival adventure set in a collapsing radiation facility

Anomaly Protocol is a premium adventure game that blends survival, action, and horror in a grim, dystopian setting. You explore the ruins of a radiation-contaminated lab where nothing stays the same for long. With atmospheric tension and tactical play, it’s a title built around risk, teamwork, and uncertainty at every turn.

Expect a slow-burning, gritty setup in Anomaly Protocol, with gameplay that echoes the cooperative survival intensity of titles like GTFO. However, instead of straightforward shootouts, it leans into creeping dread, tension-building mechanics, and immersive, story-driven objectives best experienced with others.

Into the heart of the lab

In Anomaly Protocol, you take on the role of a survivor trapped in a failing underground facility. Each floor requires you to locate other survivors, gather radiation data, and complete quotas to unlock the next level. As the story unfolds through subtle environmental cues and scattered details, you slowly uncover what caused the collapse. It doesn’t hand you answers—you’re left to piece together the bigger picture on your own.

Every room you enter is procedurally generated. No two playthroughs are alike, which keeps you alert and responsive. Radiation levels vary per room, affecting your visibility and increasing your chances of detection. This system forces you to balance movement with caution. It's not about rushing through—it’s about timing your actions and adapting to the shifting dangers around you in this online co-op experience.

The game avoids heavy-handed scares. Instead, it builds tension through silence, movement, and smart level design. There’s no predictable pattern, and that unpredictability becomes its core strength. While the game is already offering a solid foundation in survival mechanics, additional features like a shop system and platformer elements are still in development. These are expected to deepen gameplay in future updates, as the game continues to evolve in Early Access.

Promising but still evolving

Ultimately, Anomaly Protocol presents a thoughtful take on multiplayer survival horror. It offers a focused experience centered on tension, planning, and unpredictability. For players who enjoy methodical co-op gameplay in a dystopian setting, it delivers a promising start. While the game is still in Early Access, its core ideas are well-implemented, and future updates are expected to refine and expand the experience further.

  • Pros

    • Immersive, atmospheric horror design
    • Procedurally generated rooms with unpredictable outcomes
    • Strong emphasis on strategy and tension
    • Supports online co-op for shared survival
  • Cons

    • Some key features are still missing due to Early Access
 0/5

App specs

  • License

    Full

  • Version

    2.0

  • Latest update

  • Platform

    Windows

  • OS

    Windows 11

  • Language

    English

    Available languages

    • English
    • German
    • Turkish
    • Chinese
    • Russian
  • Downloads

    1

  • Developer

Program available in other languages


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Anomaly Protocol for PC

  • Paid
  • 4.7
    1
  • 1
  • V2.0

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