
Subnet Protocol
A downloadable game
🟦 About the Game
Subnet Protocol is a minimalist underwater survival shmup focused on movement, readability, and endurance.
Navigate a hostile digital-ocean system as enemy pressure steadily increases. There are no upgrades, no power fantasies — just you, your controls, and how long you can survive.
This is a small, tightly scoped arcade experience designed for short, repeatable runs.
🎮 Gameplay Features
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Endless survival-based gameplay
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Increasing difficulty over time
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Clean, readable bullet patterns
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Responsive movement and shooting
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Ambient underwater life and parallax environment
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Score based on time survived and enemies destroyed
🕹️ Controls
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Move: WASD / Arrow Keys / Gamepad Stick / D-Pad
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Fire: Left Mouse Button / Gamepad Button
💥 Version 0.1 Notes
This is the initial public release of Subnet Protocol.
Version 0.1 includes:
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The complete core gameplay loop
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Full audio, visual polish, and ambient effects
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Stable difficulty ramp and scoring
Future updates may expand on this foundation based on feedback.
🔊 Audio & Visuals
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Beautiful, hand-drawn or licensed pixel art
Dynamic parallax background
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Ambient underwater particles and life
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Screen shake, hit stop, and explosion effects
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Original or licensed audio assets
💻 System Requirements
OS: Windows 10+
Input: Keyboard or Gamepad
Performance: Lightweight, runs on modest hardware
❤️ Support & Feedback
If you enjoy the game, consider leaving a rating or review — it helps a lot.
Feedback and suggestions are welcome as the project evolves.
| Updated | 5 hours ago |
| Published | 2 days ago |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 2 days ago |
| Author | DirePixel |
| Genre | Action, Survival |
| Made with | Unity, Aseprite, Adventure Game Studio |
| Tags | Arcade, Minimalist, Shoot 'Em Up, short-play-session, underwater |
| Average session | A few minutes |
| Languages | English |
| Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse, Xbox controller, Gamepad (any), Joystick, Touchscreen, Playstation controller |
Purchase
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $1 USD. You will get access to the following files:
Development log
- First Sale5 hours ago
- Subnet Protocol2 days ago


