The Artifact Protocol

The Artifact Protocol is a first-person psychological horror game in which artifacts trap you in the final moments of someone else’s life. You play as Anthony, an imprisoned ex-soldier forced into a classified testing program and promised freedom if he survives. Each trial sends him into a reconstructed memory of the dead; as he goes deeper, he becomes less certain whether he is living their memories or his own.

Five nightmares

Each of the five artifacts is a standalone nightmare with its own setting, monster and psychological theme. You uncover each victim’s story by living through their memories. Original voice performances, atmosphere, sound and environmental details reveal the narrative as you explore.

Survive the trials

The trials provide no handholding, and survival depends on your wits. Each creature learns, reacts and hunts in its own way, so encounters can differ. The game focuses on dread, loss and fractured identity rather than cheap jump scares, and is designed to be completed in one sitting.

Modes and challenges

Completing the main story unlocks further content:

• Nightmare Mode: A one-life challenge featuring a new “Observer” and exclusive narrative voice lines that reveal hidden lore.
• Challenge game modes: Extra trials that test your survival skills.