Midnight Protocol
Release date: Oct 13, 2021
Developers: LuGus Studios
Publishers: Iceberg Interactive
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Steam Cloud, Includes level editor, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, German, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese

You assume the mantle of a prominent hacktivist, ‘Data’, who recently got doxxed and has been targeted for blackmail by a shadowy branch of government. You interact with the virtual environment through your home terminal that requires nothing more than your keyboard. > HANG YOUR [H]AT Will you respect others’ privacy and bank accounts, or leave no stone unturned? Midnight Protocol allows you to play as the hacker you want to be. Help the police track down a rogue hacker, or blackmail a desperate husband trying to recover… dubious pictures. Gain black, grey, and white hat reputation to change the direction of the story based on your choices. > I[M]MERSION OVERLOAD Midnight Protocol’s design focuses on immersing you in a world of digital warfare without complicated hacking mechanics. Your keyboard is your weapon, type commands to eliminate or evade security programs, letting your keystrokes become part of the soundtrack. > NICE [D]ECK Cracking a digital safe or extracting classified data requires careful planning. Pay the troll toll, use digital jackhammers, cloaks, and daggers to combat cybersecurity. Buy new programs or hardware on the black market, and customize your deck to fit your playstyle. > DI[S]TRACTIONS ABOUND Take on dozens of sidequests filled with easter eggs and references, gather additional intel on your targets before you start a mission, and play some hacker chess to wind down. Midnight Protocol is jam-packed with optional missions, providing hours of additional content. GL;HF

Press reviews: “If the movie Hackers has left a lasting impression on you and you want to feel like a technical genius, Midnight Protocol is a dream come true.” 4/5 – Hey Poor Player “Minimalist yet incredibly polished — imagine the story of your favorite sci-fi RPG was set inside its hacking mini-game.” The Verge “Reputation and available missions are affected by every decision in the challenging, high-stakes hacking world of Midnight Protocol.” ScreenRant 

Notes: The game narrative refers to computer hacking and crimes. There's limited use of mature language. This game also contains fast flashing images. It may cause discomfort and trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer and player discretion is advised.