Antivirus PROTOCOL

Antivirus PROTOCOL

Released Sep 2025

Antivirus PROTOCOL is an incremental game about destroying viruses. Learn and adapt, collect data, upgrade yourself, and eliminate the Virus that has taken over the world.

87% positive · 319 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

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Evaluation

Antivirus PROTOCOL launched on September 17, 2025 and received a flurry of patches and balance updates in its first few weeks. Post-launch activity has been maintenance-focused — bug fixes and balance adjustments — with no major new content releases since launch. The most recent developer communication on record is from October 3, 2025 (Patch 1.0.7), a bug fix roughly two weeks after launch. Prior to launch, the developer posted a Steam Next Fest recap on June 17, 2025 expressing enthusiasm and saying "we can't wait to show you what's coming next," signaling intent to continue development. However, this statement predates the game's September 2025 launch and was almost certainly referring to the full game release itself — which then shipped on schedule in September 2025. No post-launch developer communications have reiterated plans for future content, expansions, or updates beyond routine maintenance. The game has no DLC listed, no season pass, no unreleased content on the store, and no post-launch cadence of major content updates to suggest ongoing additions are expected. The store description presents it as a self-contained incremental experience. With no announced future content and no sustained pattern of major updates, the game appears to have launched as a complete product. However, the last developer communication was on October 3, 2025 — less than a month after launch — so the overall post-launch picture is limited. Since the game is outside the recently-launched window and no content warnings or risk signals apply, the game is treated as a complete release.
Evidence
Patch 1.0.7 is the most recent developer post — a bug fix — published roughly two weeks after launch. No developer communications have appeared since.
news post · Oct 3, 2025 source ambiguous
medium
Patch 1.0.6 added Credits to the End Game scene, suggesting the game's narrative/content arc is wrapped up.
news post · Oct 2, 2025 source development ending
medium

Media

Details

Publisher
FIREHIVE Studio
Achievements
10
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Antivirus PROTOCOL is an incremental game about destroying Viruses. Learn and adapt, collect data, upgrade yourself, and eliminate the Virus that has taken over the world.

DESTROY VIRUSES

Collect various code fragments and data from viruses.

UPGRADE

Use the collected data to upgrade yourself and unlock powerful new weapons and abilities.

CLEAR THE LEVEL

Kill the Virus Boss at the end of the level to progress.

REPEAT

Advance through levels to unlock new enemies and gather more data.

GAMEPLAY:

  • Satisfying Incremental progression

  • Multiple resources to collect

  • Extensive upgrade tree

  • Wide variety of unique weapons and droppable powers

  • Relaxing, satisfying gameplay

Last evaluated Jun 17, 2026
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