Link Steam
indiegame.fan
Neophyte Protocol header art

Neophyte Protocol

Fight through massive alien hordes, craft devastating builds, and discover powerful loot combinations in this fast-paced sci-fi action roguelite. Every decision shapes your run as you push your build to impossible levels of power, alone or with up to four players.

Steam Page
Developer
Ironwerks Studios
Publisher
Ironwerks Studios
Release
Coming Soon
Steam Reviews
No reviews yet

Does this feel indie?

Vote based on whether this game feels indie to you. You can change your vote at any time. Results earn an IGF score after 10 accepted votes.
No votes yet
Vote on More Games
Game contextLatest: IGF Team
ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan.Status
Notes
Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes
Search Google: Who developed Neophyte Protocol?Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer.
Search Google: Who published Neophyte Protocol?Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher.
Search Google: Is Neophyte Protocol self-published or published by Ironwerks Studios?Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified.
Search Google: How is Neophyte Protocol and Ironwerks Studios funded?FundingThe known source of funding behind the game.
Search Google: Who controls the creative direction and IP for Neophyte Protocol and Ironwerks Studios?Creative controlWho appears to retain creative control of the game.
Search Google: What is the release status of Neophyte Protocol?Release statusWhether and how the game has been released.

Media

12 items

About the Game

FORGE YOUR OWN BUILD

Every run begins with nothing—but every decision shapes what you become.

Gather resources from fallen enemies, dismantle powerful technology, and craft an arsenal uniquely suited to your playstyle. Every weapon, upgrade, and piece of equipment opens new strategic possibilities, allowing you to create devastating combinations that evolve throughout your run.

There are no predefined classes. Your build is defined entirely by the choices you make.

FACE OVERWHELMING HORDES

Survive relentless waves of enemies in fast-paced, high-density combat where positioning, movement, and split-second decision making determine whether you live or die.

Fight through increasingly dangerous biomes filled with elite enemies, brutal encounters, and screen-filling battles that escalate into unforgettable boss fights. The longer you survive, the deadlier the world becomes.

CREATE LIMITLESS BUILDS

Inspired by the depth of modern ARPGs, every run offers countless opportunities to experiment.

Craft powerful weapons, discover game-changing upgrades, combine synergistic abilities, and uncover interactions that transform the way you play. Stack effects, specialize into devastating archetypes, or create unpredictable hybrid builds capable of wiping out entire hordes.

No two runs play the same.

EVERY DECISION MATTERS

Every resource spent is a tradeoff.

Should you invest in immediate power, save materials for a legendary craft, or gamble on an experimental upgrade? Every crafting decision changes the trajectory of your run, rewarding careful planning while leaving room for bold risks.

Success comes from adapting—not following a predetermined path.

PLAY SOLO OR WITH FRIENDS

Take on the challenge alone or team up with friends in online cooperative multiplayer.

Coordinate builds, combine abilities, and survive together as the enemy threat scales to match your growing power.

Whether playing solo or in a squad, every run is a new opportunity to discover powerful combinations and push further than ever before.

Key Features

  • Craft your own weapons, equipment, and upgrades throughout every run.

  • Battle massive hordes of enemies in frantic, high-intensity combat.

  • Build endlessly customizable loadouts inspired by deep ARPG progression.

  • Discover powerful synergies between weapons, abilities, and crafted technology.

  • Make meaningful decisions where every resource and upgrade matters.

  • Challenge deadly bosses and increasingly difficult encounters.

  • Play solo or in online co-op with friends.

  • Experience highly replayable roguelite progression where every run feels different.

Indie Game Fan