
Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data
Protocol player count chart
Protocol has very few players on Steam right now (1). Its all-time peak was 2.
History from Oct 11, 2026
Protocol monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | n/a | +0% | 2 |
| October 2026 | n/a | n/a | 2 |
How many people are playing Protocol?
At this moment Protocol has 1 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #16,904 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1 players. That is in line with its 30-day average daily peak of 1.
Is Protocol growing or declining?
Today's player count is 50% of its all-time peak of 2, set on Oct 11, 2026.
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About Protocol
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.
- Developer
- Fair Games Studio
- Publisher
- Sad Horse studio
- Released
- Nov 20, 2018
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Indie
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 11 languages, 2 with full audio
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Protocol price history
Good time to buy? Yes, good time to buy. Protocol is 30% off at $6.29, the lowest price we have recorded.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
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Protocol reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Protocol achievements
Protocol has 51 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 16.6% of them; the rarest, Impossible, is held by 2.6% of players.
I.Z.Violated the Protocol for the first time.81.6%
Repeat. PleaseUsed a hint for the first time.80.4%
I don’t like being tenseUsed a hint 10 times.50.5%
Against the systemThrew a snowball.47.7%
80%Forgot a keycard in the lighting terminal.47.4%
90%Forgot to take a keycard in the capsule.28.9%
Ignoring the warningsIgnored contactees' warning.28.6%
Luck 10Guessed the correct password from the Residential unit's door.26.1%
Party At The Horror HouseFound a screamer in chapter "Penetration".25.1%
The last Wilson's willComplied with Wilson's request.24.8%
You didn't even get out from the capsule 1Death from the fire.24.6%
Random HeroGot ending 1.24.6%
You didn't even get out from the capsule 2Death from suffocation.23.1%
Happy 3000 year!Find a way to go into the far future.20.3%
In the name of humanityGot ending 5.20.0%
NextUsed a hint 50 times.18.2%
Contacted FairGamesUsed the terminal's "chat".17.8%
Flesh is ONEGot ending 6.17.1%
A person of self-relianceDestroyed the complex.16.4%
You have fulfilled the ProtocolGot ending 2.16.4%
Souls experience 2Defeated the second "boss" without damage.16.2%
After the creditsSaw the scene after the credits.14.4%
Against allGot ending 4.12.9%
Dead end in evacuationFound all dead ends in the Technical area.11.8%
Souls experience 1Defeated the first "boss" without damage.11.1%
Rat from the sinking shipGot ending 3.9.9%
Ah, nevermindUsed a hint 100 times.9.8%
Odd tastesLearned RAT-DG terminal's functionality.8.6%
Need for speedRolled down a hill.8.4%
Have a nice dayFound all the possible ways to violate the Protocol.7.6%
Bureaucracy powerGot ending 0.7.2%
This password belongs hereEntered the iconic password in the first terminal.6.3%
Dubious ethicsGot ending 7.5.7%
Shoot backThrow any object back at the alien.5.5%
Souls experience 3Defeated the third "boss" without damage.5.5%
NeoPassed chapter "Penetration" without damage.5.5%
Steel grindThrew any object except a snowball.5.1%
Perfect trainingDied during the training.5.0%
Tea timeInterrogated the alien using a teapot.4.9%
Tidy fellaThrew soap at the alien when you first met it.4.4%
GunterFound all the hidden Easter eggs during the "system configuration".4.1%
Fear and Loathing in Terminus Research ComplexVaccinated the alien.4.0%
Everybody loves this gamePassed hacker's first mini-game.4.0%
Intelligence 1Started the fire.4.0%
Looking for the new thrillsUse all the drugs in the complex.3.9%
I see you like taking crazy risks."Called" a combat drone.3.9%
Against the ordersTook a shortcut in the chapter "You have violated the Protocol".3.8%
What was that?Administrated the "dubious" drug again.3.7%
Do you have enough patience?Defeated a drone projecting AI many times.3.4%
RogueFetched the hand in ending 3.3.3%
ImpossibleNo violations during the game.2.6%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Protocol DLC
Protocol has 2 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Protocol, Digital OST ↗ | $1.99 | |
| Protocol, Digital Artbook ↗ | $3.99 | |
Latest Protocol news and patch notes
- Oct 2, 2023 Another our game is here!
- May 5, 2023 May update, fixed disabling VR headset at the beginning of the game
- Mar 8, 2023 The long-awaited Protocol update
- May 19, 2021 Noch, First Chapter
- May 3, 2021 New update for Protocol! May 2021 edition
- Apr 19, 2021 Game Protocol is about to release for consoles!
- Oct 20, 2020 We've launched Kickstarter for Noch game
- Sep 22, 2020 Trigon Space story announcement
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Protocol FAQ
Is Protocol dead?
Protocol has very few players on Steam right now (1). Its all-time peak was 2.
How many people play Protocol?
1 people are playing Protocol on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Protocol?
Protocol reached its all-time Steam peak of 2 concurrent players on Oct 11, 2026.
How much does Protocol cost?
Protocol is on sale on Steam right now: $6.29, 30% off its usual $8.99. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Protocol has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Protocol on Steam is $6.29 (30% off), on Nov 3, 2026. It costs $6.29 right now.
Is Protocol on sale right now?
Yes. Protocol is 30% off on Steam right now, $6.29 instead of $8.99. That matches the lowest price we have recorded.
Is Protocol good?
Steam players rate Protocol Mostly Positive: 72% of 309 reviews are positive.
When did Protocol come out?
Protocol was released on Steam on Nov 20, 2018.
Who made Protocol?
Protocol was developed by Fair Games Studio and published by Sad Horse studio.
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