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Inferno Protocol

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83%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
83% User Score Based on 83 reviews

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About Inferno Protocol

Inferno Protocol is a single player and multiplayer survival platformer game with horror, mystery, thriller and science fiction themes. It was developed by Tektonic Interactive and was released on August 28, 2026. It received positive reviews from players.

INFERNO PROTOCOL is a co-op survival horror set in a maze that does not stay still. There is no map you can trust. No corridor you can return to the way you came. You'll mark the walls, harvest the things that hunt you, and inject yourself with things that may save you or rewrite you. Solo or up to 6 players. Somewhere in here, there's a way out. FIND YOUR WAY OUT The maze does not stay still. The…

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83%Audience ScoreBased on 83 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
stability5 negative mentions
  • Unique and engaging concept combining maze exploration with survival horror elements, reminiscent of Maze Runner and The Forest.
  • Active and responsive developers who frequently release updates and fixes, engaging well with the community.
  • Fun multiplayer experience, especially when playing with friends, with deep crafting, base-building, and progression mechanics.
  • Game is currently buggy with issues including inventory loss on rejoining, falling through the map, crashes, and clunky controls.
  • Visual and UI polish is lacking; art assets and animations feel inconsistent and rough.
  • Lack of clear direction and quality-of-life features such as autosaving, easier inventory management, and better combat mechanics.

  • gameplay

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    27% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its engaging building mechanics, satisfying expedition and loot systems, and unique features like hostiles attracted by player scent. While still in early access and needing more content for longevity, the core mechanics are enjoyable and immersive, with players appreciating the game's atmosphere and design. Some minor quality-of-life improvements are suggested, but overall, the gameplay is considered fun and well-executed.

    • “Good game, especially liked the building mechanic.”
    • “Loving the game so far. Devs have been really fast with fixing bugs and issues since launch. Can’t wait to see where the story leads. All in all a good game, just needs more content as I feel the longevity is lacking, but the building mechanics make it enjoyable as well.”
    • “The gameplay loop of making expeditions into the labyrinth and coming out with a pack full of loot and new blueprints to craft is also extremely satisfying.”
    • “Loving the game so far; devs have been really fast with fixing bugs and issues since launch. Can't wait to see where the story leads. Overall a good game, just needs more content as the longevity feels lacking, but the building mechanics make it enjoyable.”
    • “I would like to see a mechanic for cutting trees down and breaking stone involving holding the button with continuous animation.”
    • “Most of players did not even bother trying the game or actually playing the game mechanics.”

  • graphics

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 10% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The graphics offer a compelling blend of retro-inspired aesthetics with modern lighting and textures, creating an immersive sci-fi atmosphere. Performance is smooth even on high settings, contributing to long, engaging play sessions. While the UI and certain textures like the notepad could be improved, overall the visuals are praised for their ambiance and strong atmospheric impact.

    • “Runs smooth on ultra graphics on Victus HP gaming laptop with no bugs on the performance side so far at all.”
    • “For a game that is early access and has a small team behind such a big build, the game loop is good, the performance is great, and the AI and overall graphics mixed with the strong background sounds make you really feel immersed in this game.”
    • “The graphics and atmosphere are awesome, and the sci-fi vibes are just on point.”
    • “Personally, I feel if the graphics could be majorly increased, and the notepad wasn't pixelated.”
    • “The UI is a little clunky but the graphics and the way everything works kind of reminds me of older games but with new age lighting and texture; it's a really good mix.”
    • “Runs smooth on ultra graphics on Victus HP gaming laptop, so no bugs on the performance side so far at all.”

  • stability

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    17% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 83% negative mentions

    The game currently experiences several bugs and crashes, particularly with combat and controls, causing occasional freezes. However, the developers are actively and swiftly addressing these issues. Despite stability problems, the gameplay remains enjoyable.

    • “I've had 2–3 complete freezes where I had no choice but to alt+f4.”
    • “Controls are buggy and the game crashes a lot.”
    • “Combat is definitely very buggy.”

  • story

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story is engaging and shows promise, with unique elements that differentiate it from its inspirations. Players appreciate the ongoing development and are eager to see how the narrative unfolds, though some feel additional content is needed for better longevity.

    • “Loving the game so far. Devs have been really fast with fixing bugs and issues since launch. Can’t wait to see where the story leads.”
    • “While it's clearly a nod to the Maze Runner films in some ways, they've definitely struck out on their own path with the story.”

  • optimization

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is well optimized for an early access title, running smoothly on high-end hardware without performance issues or bugs. Users praise improved performance and crafting, along with immersive graphics and sound, making for an enjoyable experience despite the game's ongoing development.

    • “Runs smooth on ultra graphics on Victus HP gaming laptop with no performance bugs so far.”
    • “For an early access game with a small team, the performance is great, and combined with AI and overall graphics, it creates an immersive experience.”
    • “It's not perfect, but for early access, it's well optimized and includes a fair amount of content with a roadmap extending to April 27.”

  • grinding

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is notably tedious and challenging, requiring significant effort due to clunky controls and janky movement. Tasks like farming, building, and crafting are made more difficult by constant threats and environmental hazards within the maze.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The controls are clunky, movement feels janky, and some basic interactions are unnecessarily tedious.”
    • “Farming, building, crafting, decorating, upgrading, etc., but within the maze, dozens of threats not only organic, but traps, moving walls, confusion, hunger and thirst.”

  • atmosphere

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is widely praised for its cool, immersive sci-fi vibe, complemented by impressive graphics and design, making the overall experience highly engaging and worth exploring.

    • “The atmosphere, gameplay, and overall design are seriously impressive — definitely a game worth checking out.”
    • “The graphics and atmosphere are awesome, and the sci-fi vibes are just on point.”
    • “Atmosphere is cool, concept is cool.”

  • monetization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The monetization aspect is poorly executed, with users noting a lack of basic features such as reloads and ad animations, which negatively impacts the overall experience.

  • music

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is praised for its nostalgic and sensational quality, creating an immersive and memorable audio experience.

    • “The soundtrack is nostalgic and sensational.”
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2h Median play time
2h Average play time
2-2h Spent by most gamers
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Inferno Protocol is a survival platformer game with horror, mystery, thriller and science fiction themes. Common tags for Inferno Protocol include first-person, indie, exploration, crafting, atmospheric and others.

Inferno Protocol is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Inferno Protocol.

Inferno Protocol was released on August 28, 2026.

Inferno Protocol was developed by Tektonic Interactive.

Inferno Protocol has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Inferno Protocol for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Inferno Protocol is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Stars End, The Gold River Project, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, MISERY, HumanitZ and others.