Fight for Your Life in the Stylish Sci-Fi FPS Roguelite ‘Moros Protocol’

Super Rare Originals and developer Pixel Reign present Moros Protocol, which releases on PC via Steam later this year. This sci-fi FPS roguelite tasks you with not only survival, but also to face a world full of darkness and monsters. It offers single-player or cooperative two-player gameplay. In this stylized pixel-painted love letter to the classic shooters of yesteryear.

You play as Alex, who awakes on-board a Capital Battleship on the way to war only to find that much of the crew is dead, and the ship is infested with monsters. Joined by an AI companion and his dim-witted robot assistant, Ody-6, Alex sets off on a journey where every fight is a desperate battle against the unknown and doom itself. The ship is a war zone. You may be outnumbered, but you are not outmatched.

Moros Protocol is a relentless, fast-paced shooter where survival means adapting-or being consumed. To thrive against the monstrous hordes, players will need to dynamically adapt their loadout and strategy with each run.

Looking for a frantic, high-mobility approach to your enemies? Fill up your loadout with SMGs or pistols, augmented for speed and increased damage while moving—perfect for laying down a barrage of bullets on the go. Or opt for a slower, more methodical approach, putting together a sniping build that focuses on powerful, precise shots that can take down enemies in a single hit.

Whichever you choose, your skills will grow during each run thanks to Moros Protocol’s evolving combat system. Throughout your run you will find augments tailored to improving your skills in a specific play style. Find an augment that boosts your run and gun capabilities? Change up your loadout for a shotgun and let it rip!

Plot your own route through each run, with every branching path offering different risks. Do you want to play it safe, or face greater danger in pursuit of even greater rewards? Are you looking for a guaranteed new weapon, or a vendor to upgrade your skills? Choose wisely as you make your way towards your goal.

Beware, as death is around every corner in Moros Protocol, but death is not the end! Upgrade your abilities after each death before rejoining the battle as a better, more fearsome killing machine.

What We Can Expect

• Tactical FPS Combat: Inspired by classic shooters, Moros Protocol combines fast-paced action with adaptability and customization. Shape your loadout and let the augments and weapons you find dictate your fighting style.
• Unique, Custom Renderer: A gritty, immersive world that blends retro aesthetics with modern rendering, creating a decayed sci-fi atmosphere. Dynamic lighting and eerie sound design heighten the tension as you explore the abandoned warship.
• Rogue-like Progression: Death is only the beginning. Learn, upgrade, and push further into the unknown. Each run is shaped by procedural generation. New layouts. New challenges to face. No two runs will feel the same.
• Drop-In Co-Op: Team up with a friend for backup. Adapt and survive together as you battle through the nightmare. Experience the full game side by side, sharing the fight against the enemy.

My Thoughts

While I traditionally prefer my roguelikes to be in an isometric view, the art style of Moros Protocol definitely has my attention. It looks like this title has a good mix of allowing me to play to my normal gameplay style while also suggesting I step out of my comfort zone (in a good way). I will definitely be keeping this one on my radar. Check out the trailer below and see if you agree with me.