Underplayed Gems

Intrusion Protocol (2017)

Intrusion Protocol cover
Developer
Somber Dawn Studios
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie, Free To Play
Rating
4.6 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense and punishing retro-platformer where every second counts as you race against a ticking clock, navigating pixel-art defenses with precise, fast-paced movement.

challengingfast-pacedretropixel graphicsdifficulttenseaction2d platformer

What players say

Players call it a short, brutally difficult platformer with tight controls and a final level that spikes the challenge. Comparisons to Super Meat Boy are common, and the game is widely seen as speedrun-friendly. Some note minor lag or rough edges, but most agree deaths feel fair.

Screenshots

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