Midnight Protocol

Turn-based hacking strategy with a story shaped by your decisions

LuGus Studios · Published by Iceberg Interactive · Released Oct 13, 2021

Reviews: Very Positive; 88% of 245
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Jul 30, 2022
Minimum PC: GTX 960; 3 GB RAM · 10 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Midnight Protocol?

This single-player sci-fi strategy game casts you as Data, a hacktivist facing government blackmail after being doxxed. You work through a keyboard-only terminal, typing commands to evade or destroy security programs and extract data during missions.

For you if...

+you like choosing tools to solve tactical puzzles
+you enjoy optional jobs alongside the main storyline

Not for you if...

−you prefer real-time action over methodical tactical play

What players say

88% of 245 reviews are positive

Players praise the atmosphere, writing, and clear interface. Some find the hacking tasks repetitive.

Screenshots and trailer

Midnight Protocol system requirements

Minimum: GTX 960, 3 GB RAM, 10 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core i5 2.4Ghz or better
Graphics: Geforce GTX 960 / Radeon HD 7750 or better, 1GB video card memory
Memory: 3 GB RAM
Storage: 10 GB available space
DirectX: Version 10
Notes: Only playable with a keyboard

Does Midnight Protocol have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Midnight Protocol run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 18
Steam features: Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Text only: English, German, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese.

Does Midnight Protocol use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam