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Released May 22, 2026 $11.99 Mixed Not counted on Steam profiles yet

Winter Survivor Protocol

By RECAST

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Reviews 173 Mixed
Players now 1 Peak today 1
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About Winter Survivor Protocol

Winter Survivor Protocol is a game tagged Adventure, RPG and Simulation by RECAST, released May 22, 2026. It has 173 Steam reviews (Mixed). The Steam games most like it include Alive 2 Survive: Tales from the Zombie Apocalypse, Human Delusion and Story Of the Survivor.

Survive a zombie apocalypse: scavenge supplies, craft weapons, build a camp, repair your vehicle, and uncover its secrets amid unknown dangers. Switch between 1st and 3rd person views. Solo-developed. Multiplayer coming after testing. Hope you enjoy!
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Everything Steam lists for Winter Survivor Protocol · record updated 23 hours ago

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Overview

App ID3174500
Release dateMay 22, 2026
Last change number40219077
Last record update23 hours ago

App info

App type
Game
Developer
RECAST
Publisher
RECAST
Steam profile
Not counted yet: Steam is still getting to know this game, so it doesn't add to game counts or achievement totals · checked 1 day ago

Platforms

Windows
Steam Deck
Playable

Features

3
Single-playerSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Prices

Price · US$7.07
On sale41 of 41regions right now
Lowest seen · US$7.07Oct 23, 2026
Checked13 hours agoin 41 regions

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Patches

Patch notes

12
  1. Jun 25, 2026 Update 0.6.25

    Adjustments Added a new exploration point: Community Center. Adjusted some drop rates. Bug Fixes Fixed incorrect cooling bonus values in extreme weather conditions. Fixed collision blocking issues on some doors in the warehouse.

  2. Jun 20, 2026 Update 0.6.21

    Adjustments Adjusted the calculation method for ambient temperature so that the temperature drop is kept within a more reasonable range. The main change is that the temperature follows an S‑shaped decline curve over time. Over a survival p…

  3. Jun 19, 2026 Update 0.6.19

    Adjustments Optimized melee movement animations – holding a melee weapon no longer feels too stiff. Farming: Added several new crops such as radishes, beets, cucumbers, etc. Cooking: Added several new recipes. New dishes require farmed cro…

  4. Jun 7, 2026 Update 0.6.7

    Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where the game would freeze when searching. Fixed terrain errors on the third map. Fixed an issue where zombies would spawn on various strange terrains.

  5. Jun 4, 2026 Update 0.6.4

    There haven‘t been any updates in the past few days because I’ve been working on optimizing combat and trying to improve the feel of the combat system. This work is not yet finished, but several bugs have piled up from player feedback, so …

  6. May 29, 2026 Update 0.5.29

    OptimizationContinued optimization of the performance of the Luosen Valley scene.Improved vehicle controls.Bug FixesFixed an issue where zombies would teleport when hit.Fixed an issue where planter box options would malfunction after loadi…

  7. May 28, 2026 Update 0.5.28

    OptimizationOptimized the scene of Luosen Valley.Added sorting function to other containers.Bug FixesFixed a displacement error when zombies perform a sprint attack.Fixed an issue where items would disappear after sorting when the backpack…

  8. May 27, 2026 Update 0.5.27

    Apologies first: It has been four days since release. During these four days, thank you very much for your feedback and suggestions. At the same time, I am sorry that the game is meeting you in this state – bugs, optimization issues, and l…

  9. May 25, 2026 Update – May 25

    AdjustmentsAddressed unreasonable object placements (e.g., floating vehicles) in the Foghorn Port map.Train carriages in Foghorn Port can now have certain placeable structures.Increased night brightness.All zombie types: increased HP and a…

  10. May 23, 2026 Update Notes — May 24, 2026

    • Vehicle Reset: Stuck vehicles (4 wheels airborne + tilt threshold) can now be recovered via an interaction prompt at the vehicle's front. Recovery now uses manual player placement instead of auto-recording the last safe position. • Warmt…

  11. Feb 3, 2026 Demo Update Log

    Content Updates 1. Woodcutting Visual Optimization: Woodcutting is now divided into two stages. After reaching a preset damage threshold, the first stage is triggered: a tree stump and trunk are generated, with the trunk falling to produce…

  12. Oct 10, 2025 Winter Survivor Protocol - Delay Announcement & Development Log Update

    Dear Survivors, I am the producer of Winter Survivor Protocol. First and foremost, I must offer you my sincerest apologies. We originally planned to release a Demo during the Steam Next Fest on October 13th, but this plan needs to be postp…

Builds

1
BuildBranchUpdated
23907688publicJun 25, 2026

Depots

Depots

3
IDNameSystemsSizeDownloadManifest
228989 — shared from 228980 Windows — — —
228990 — shared from 228980 Windows — — —
3174501 — All 17.34 GB 16.90 GB 3920321589173635513

Branches

1
BranchBuildUpdatedAccess
public 23907688 Jun 25, 2026 Open

Configuration

Install foldersteamapps/common/WinterSurvivorProtocol

Launch options

1
ExecutableArgumentsSystemsDescription
WinterSurvivorProtocol\WinterSurvivorProtocol.exe Windows · 64-bit

Cloud saves

Space per player476.8 MB
Filesup to 10,000
Save locations1
RootPathPatternSystems
WinAppDataLocalWinterSurvivor*.savWindows

News

  1. Sep 4, 2026 · Community Announcements Partner Auto Battler Out Now! Winter Survivor Protocol Extra Discount!

    Hello, Roguelike fans! Our partner’s auto-battler game The Swashbugglers is officially out now! Players of Winter Survivor Protocol can get an extra 10% special discount when purchasing the bundle. F…

  2. May 23, 2026 · Community Announcements Multiplayer, Skills & New Map — Winter Survivor Protocol Roadmap

    Dear players, I'm the producer of Winter Survivor Protocol. Since the game launched, besides "when will bugs be fixed," the most asked questions have been: When is multiplayer coming? When will profe…

  3. May 22, 2026 · Community Announcements [Launch] Winter Survivor Protocol – Out May 22 at 21:00 PDT!

    Hello friends! Finally, I can say this: Winter Survivor Protocol, a game I developed entirely on my own, will officially launch on Steam on May 22 at 21:00 PDT! Enjoy a 20% launch discount — only $9.…

  4. May 20, 2026 · Community Announcements Live!

    Live!

  5. May 14, 2026 · Community Announcements May 22 – Face the Freeze, Fight Your Way Out!

    Dear Players, Thank you for your support. Winter Survival Project, made entirely solo, launches May 23! 20% off — only $9.59! All demo feedback received. The full version fixes issues, heavily optimi…

  6. Jan 21, 2026 · Community Announcements Demo Launch Announcement!

    Dear Players, Thank you for your patience! The demo is now complete and will be released on Steam at 6:00 PM HST on January 21st. As the game is entirely developed by me alone, there may be some impe…

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