Underplayed Gems

Guard Protocol (2026)

Guard Protocol cover
Developer
Dincicode
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.6 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A tense, escalating fight where you customize a mech to delay inevitable defeat as long as possible.

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What players say

Players see promise in this top-down mech tower defense hybrid but warn it is rough. Many praise the customization and fast combat, though crashes, progression bugs and a steep difficulty curve hold it back. Reviews split on recommending it: some find it fun for the price, others say it needs more polish before it is ready.

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