Underplayed Gems

DECON Protocol (2025)

DECON Protocol cover
Developer
Smash Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Free To Play
Rating
2.9 of 5, 42 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A methodical grind of deconstructing aliens and upgrading your base to push for incremental gains.

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What players say

Players are split on this free idle game: some enjoy the grind and number-go-up loops, while many find it repetitive and boring after a few hours. Complaints center on upgrades that feel meaningless, a lack of strategy, and extended periods where offline progress stops working.

Screenshots

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