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Protocol 86: Chernobyl

📅 Sep 24, 2026
Core Interactive
A terminal-driven psychological horror puzzle set in a secret Soviet underground research facility built after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. Survive in procedurally shifting sectors using only the terminal. Type ‘help’ to begin.
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About This Game

Protocol 86: Chernobyl is a adventure/indie game designed for single-player, developed by Core Interactive and released in 2026. With an estimated 2,000 copies sold, it is considered a niche release on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 88.9/100 — a strong reception overall. Players commonly describe it as Psychological Horror, Horror, Hacking, Survival Horror and Cold War.

Game Information

Release Date
September 24, 2026
Developer
Core Interactive
Publisher
Core Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Price
$6.99

Analytics & Metrics

Copies Sold (VISE)
Low Data
VRI ScoreLearning
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System Requirements

🪟 Windows
Minimum
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or Intel Core i5-8400
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 2 GB or AMD Radeon RX 560 2GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 or Intel Core i5-11400
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 1 GB available space