The Protagonist is an adventure and psychological-horror game developed by beforeyouknow Games. It is a narrative-driven journey, with a deeply emotional story, wherein Varon Ormir searches for his missing daughter. The game emphasizes exploration, with no combat involved, and you must navigate through a harrowing and distressing environment.

Step into a mind-bending reality

The Protagonist offers an emotionally resonant plot with believable voice acting that’ll make you feel connected with the main character, as he goes through guilt and loss — the theme that the story is centered around. The surreal atmosphere and the haunting soundtrack add to the tension while navigating the environment.

It has a short playtime of about two hours, designed for one playthrough, with no combat or enemies involved, which is a downer for those looking for some action. Being a psychological-themed title, it has its share of disturbing moments due to the eerie and morbid design of some areas.

A stirring and memorable story

Overall, The Protagonist definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat due to its emotionally disturbing locations, eerie music, and deep voice acting. It’s the type of game that you’ll only go through for one playthrough to experience the heartbreaking story that it offers.