protoViolence - Definitive Edition

A dark sci-fi visual novel about children turned into cyborgs

Mado, Team malViolence · Published by Mado · Released Feb 18, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 96% of 83
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Oct 25, 2025
Minimum PC: –; not published

What is protoViolence - Definitive Edition?

A free, single-player visual novel set in a dystopian future, this prequel to malViolence follows a scientist trying to stop the misuse of her cybernetics research. You read dialogue and explore interactive records through a roughly two-hour story with one ending.

For you if...

+you enjoy character-driven drama about morally troubling scientific research

Not for you if...

−you want branching choices that lead to different outcomes

What players say

96% of 83 reviews are positive

Players praise the writing, character art, music, and voice acting. A reviewer reports dialogue advancing without input even when automatic progression is turned off.

Screenshots and trailer

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protoViolence - Definitive Edition system requirements

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run protoViolence - Definitive Edition?

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Minimum

OS: Windows XP and newer

Does protoViolence - Definitive Edition have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does protoViolence - Definitive Edition run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does protoViolence - Definitive Edition 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