
Shutdown Protocol
A downloadable game for Windows
Shutdown Protocol
Shutdown Protocol is a short, first-person puzzle experience set inside a controlled industrial facility undergoing a critical system failure.
You navigate a sequence of interconnected rooms, interact with machines, consoles, and security systems, and solve logic-based puzzles designed around observation, sequencing, and system control. The experience is intentionally minimal, focusing on atmosphere, clarity of interaction, and a tightly scoped progression from start to finish.
There are no enemies, no combat, and no distractions — only systems that must be understood and shut down.
Features
- First-person puzzle gameplay focused on interaction and logic
- Minimalist industrial environment with a restrained visual style
- Modular, system-driven puzzles (keycards, consoles, panels, and access control)
- A complete, self-contained experience designed to be finished in one sitting
- Subtle environmental storytelling through space, layout, and system behavior
Controls
- WASD — Move
- Mouse — Look
- E — Interact
- Q — Pause / Exit
Notes
This project was developed as a focused, end-to-end production exercise, emphasizing system design, interaction clarity, and technical execution over scale. It is best experienced slowly and attentively.
Shutdown Protocol Dev log
| Published | 11 days ago |
| Status | Released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Author | hawkdevdotgames |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Tags | Atmospheric, Exploration, First-Person, Liminal space, Minimalist, Sci-fi, Short, Walking simulator |
Download
Install instructions
How to Play
- Download the
.zipfile from this page - Extract the contents of the
.zipto a folder of your choice - Open the extracted folder
- Navigate to \Shutdown_Protocol\Package\ShutdownProtocol
- Run EscapeRoom.exe
- Play with headphones recommended for best atmosphere
Note: This is a standalone Windows build. No installation required.







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