Action · December 1, 2022

The Callisto Protocol™ (2022)

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Digital Deluxe Edition With four DLCs, tons of gameplay updates, and cosmetic collections the Digital Deluxe Edition is the ultimate way to experience the horrors of The Callisto Protocol. In this narrative-driven, third-person survival horror game set 300 years in the future, you take on the role of Jacob Lee – a victim of fate thrown into Black Iron Prison, a maximum-security penitentiary located on Jupiter's moon, Callisto. When inmates begin to transform into monstrous creatures, the prison is thrown into chaos. To survive, you must battle your way to safety and escape while uncovering the dark and disturbing secrets behind the outbreak. Using a unique blend of shooting and close-quarters combat, you must adapt your tactics to fight the rapidly evolving creatures while scavenging to unlock new weapons, gear, and abilities to outrun the growing threat and escape the horrors of Jupiter's dead moon. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the Season Pass which includes four DLCs: The Outer Way Skin Collection: Survive The Callisto Protocol’s terrifying campaign in style with. this collection of Outer Way themed player and weapons skins. Contagion Bundle: Comes with a new mode – Contagion – with a custom balanced difficulty, stronger enemies, limited resources, no manual saves and your progress is reset to the beginning of the chapter if you die. As well as 14 all-new ways for Jacob to die at the at the hands of the Biophage, and the Watchtower Skin Collection. Riot Bundle: Venture into a previously undiscovered area in the depths of Black Iron Prison filled with hordes of Biophage in Riot Mode – battle through increasingly difficult waves of enemies, earning credits to unlock powerful upgrades and purchase health and resources to help you survive. The bundle also includes 11 new death animations and the Prospector Skin Collection. Final Transmission: The Biophage virus threatens to spread beyond the walls of Black Iron Prison. Battle new enemies with new weapons as you fight through the derelict penitentiary in a last-ditch attempt to retrieve Mahler’s data, get it off Callisto and redeem yourself. The Digital Deluxe Edition also includes: Snake Skin Collection, Retro Prison Skin Collection, Biophage Skin Collection, AMD Radeon™ Skin Collection About the Game In this narrative-driven, third-person survival horror game set 300 years in the future, the player will take on the role of Jacob Lee – a victim of fate thrown into Black Iron Prison, a maximum-security penitentiary located on Jupiter's moon, Callisto. When inmates begin to transform into monstrous creatures, the prison is thrown into chaos. To survive, Jacob must battle his way to safety to escape Black Iron Prison, while uncovering the dark and disturbing secrets buried beneath the surface of Callisto. Using a unique blend of shooting and close-quarters combat, Jacob will need to adapt his tactics to combat the rapidly evolving creatures while scavenging to unlock new weapons, gear, and abilities to outrun the growing threat and escape the horrors of Jupiter's Dead Moon. HORROR ENGINEERING The Callisto Protocol is a next-generation take on survival horror from the mind of Glen Schofield. Blending atmosphere, tension, and brutality with terrifying moments of helplessness and humanity, The Callisto Protocol immerses players in a pulse-pounding story where unspeakable horrors lurk around every corner. UNCOVER THE SECRETS OF THE UNITED JUPITER COMPANY Set on Jupiter’s dead moon Callisto in the year 2320, The Callisto Protocol casts players as Jacob Lee, an inmate in Black Iron Prison. When a mysterious outbreak throws the moon into chaos, Jacob must face his darkest fears to defeat the bloodthirsty creatures that stalk him as he unravels the dark mysteries at the heart of the powerful United Jupiter Company. MASTER BRUTAL, STRATEGIC COMBAT The Callisto Protocol challenges players to master a thrilling blend of hand-to-hand and ranged combat, including a unique gravity weapon once used by Black Iron guards to control the prison population. Players will be forced to get up close and personal with their grotesque opponents, hacking off limbs, blasting off legs, and getting creative with whatever is at their disposal to survive each life-or-death encounter. EXPERIENCE THE ISOLATION OF JUPITER'S DEAD MOON One of the most hostile, isolated environments in the universe, Callisto looms large over Jacob’s desperate struggle to survive. Players must not only contend with the horrors of Black Iron Prison, but also the centuries-old secrets that plague Jupiter’s long-dead moon, both above and below the surface. Also Includes: Gore Skin Collection

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Position in Action

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume39.4k Steam reviewsTop 15% in Action
Positive rating65% positiveGenre average: 83% — this title sits in top 91%
Engagement hours13 h averageTop 38% for session depth among Action

Localization Coverage

Interface / Subtitles (12)

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Full audio (9)

  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • German
  • Spanish - Spain
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Russian

Community Tag Signals

Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.

  • Horror · 453
  • Sci-fi · 427
  • Survival Horror · 418
  • Third-Person Shooter · 410
  • Space · 391
  • Shooter · 346
  • Action-Adventure · 331
  • Third Person · 329
  • PvE · 303
  • Action · 287
  • 3D · 287
  • Story Rich · 285
  • Linear · 273
  • Realistic · 249
  • Adventure · 238

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Engagement Profile

All-time avg

13h

short (5–15 hours)

Median

9h

Typical completion time

2-week avg

6h

Current engagement

Achievements

46

Steam unlocks available

Release & Availability

Release dateDec 1, 2022
DeveloperStriking Distance Studios
PublisherKRAFTON, Inc.
Base price$59.99
Required age17+
DLC / Add-ons8 released
PlatformsWindows
Estimated owners1M–10M
External linksOfficial site · Support · [email protected]

Reception Metrics

Steam community

65%Mixed · 39.4k reviews

25.6k positive · 13.8k negative

Curator recommendations

34.1k

Features & Capabilities

Community

  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Cloud

Input & Comfort

  • Full controller support

Other

  • Single-player
  • Family Sharing

Content Notes

This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mature Content

Editions & Packages

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