Liam Butler
The Artifact Protocol
A psychological horror game where every artifact traps you in the final moments of someone's life. Face five distinct nightmares, each with its own monster, story, and theme. You're not solving the mystery… you're reliving it.
- Released
- 5 September 2025
- Developer
- Liam Butler
- Publisher
- Liam Butler
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Genres
- Adventure · Indie
- 37
- Achievements
The Artifact Protocol
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Game modes
- Single player
Themes
- Horror
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Reviews and languages
6 languages in the interface, 1 of them with full voice acting. English is supported, with full voice acting.
Publisher's content notice
The Artifact Protocol is a psychological horror experience intended for mature audiences with unsettling environments, tense encounters, and occasional depictions of blood and violence. Players will encounter depictions of death, blood, and disturbing imagery throughout its five story-driven trials. The game focuses on psychological tension and contains sequences designed to cause fear and unease. There are two parts of the story that include narrative-driven acts of suicide/self-sacrifice. These moments are portrayed as deliberate choices made by the player/characters to stop greater threats and are framed in a serious, narrative context rather than for shock value. The scenes do not linger on explicit detail but can remain emotionally intense. The game’s themes include trauma, loss, sacrifice, and survival under extreme circumstances. Levels feature disturbing environments and hostile creatures that reinforce these themes. Players who are sensitive to psychological trauma, gore, or depictions of death should approach with caution. There is no sexual content or depictions of sexual assault in any way. Dialogue contains occasional strong language. Player discretion is strongly advised.
The Artifact Protocol
