Invasion Protocol (v0.3.0)

A hostile alien planet becomes a proving ground for ruthless soldiers in a top-down roguelite built around constant forward momentum. Invasion Protocol casts you as the invading force rather than a stranded survivor, sending a skull-masked operative into nests of aggressive insectoid enemies. The mood is loud, violent, and knowingly over-the-top, with every mission framed as a military operation that rapidly turns into a desperate fight against overwhelming numbers. It delivers the satisfying panic of an arcade horde shooter while keeping the stakes high through run-based progression.

Combat revolves around twin-stick movement and aiming, demanding that you circle swarms, prioritize dangerous targets, and keep firing instead of hiding behind scenery. Runs connect randomized combat zones and assign changing objectives, which can involve securing installations, eliminating powerful brood leaders, restoring damaged extraction equipment, or simply purging every creature in the area. Six character roles offer different tactical angles, from direct gunfighters and stealth-focused infiltrators to engineers, demolition specialists, and area-control experts. Supply crates and ability terminals let you replace gear mid-mission, so a build can shift from close-range crowd clearing to boss hunting when the situation demands it.

Its strongest idea is the combination of immediate, no-nonsense shooting with the flexibility to alter your loadout on the fly. Enemy pressure does not remain static: tougher mutations, growing hordes, and enormous creatures force players to react rather than rely on one comfortable weapon setup. Successful attempts unlock additional classes, tools, and powers, giving repeated runs a meaningful sense of expansion without turning the action into a slow grind. Players who enjoy the frantic swarm management of Alien Swarm, the run-to-run variety of roguelites, or the aggressive military satire of Helldivers should find plenty to like, while newcomers can start with straightforward combat roles before experimenting with the more specialized kits.