NECHTO: Infection Protocol (2026)

Developer: bigmeco, BigMeco Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Casual, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Strategy, Early Access
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 31 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense cooperative strategy game where players work together to contain a spreading infection on a spaceship.

multiplayercasualstrategicearly accessinfectionsurvivalteam-based

What players say

Players are split on the concept, but many report serious technical problems: online play only works when everyone is on the same Wi-Fi, and for some the game freezes on launch. The card-exchange mechanic and phone-as-controller setup get praise, but bugs make it unplayable for several reviewers.

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