LOCKDOWN Protocol similar games & best alternatives

LOCKDOWN Protocol

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2025

Should you play it?

A first person social deduction game, combining real time action and communication, 3 to 8 players. While most players will do their best to complete objectives and ensure victory, a small portion of dissidents will try to stop them at all costs, without getting caught.

What works
  • Fun and engaging social deduction gameplay
  • Excellent proximity voice chat
  • Good task design with strategic depth
  • Strong community and friend group play
  • Polished and smooth early access experience
Things to keep in mind
  • Limited map variety leading to repetition
  • Some bugs and occasional crashes
  • Presence of hackers and toxic players
  • Lack of character customization
  • Dlc pricing concerns during early access

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • UpGun

  • Deducto

  • Screencheat

  • Stick Fight: The Game

  • Among Us

  • Blackwake

  • First Class Trouble

  • Deep Space Battle Simulator

  • Mass Exodus Redux
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Deep Space Battle Simulator

  • Mass Exodus Redux

  • SEVERANCE
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Autonomy

    Apewar
  • Escapism

    BACKROOMS: APPREHENSION
  • Fellowship

    Stowaway

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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LOCKDOWN Protocol: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Status, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Relaxation, Progression.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

    Game with the same Autonomy vibe

    4

    "Players have freedom to choose characters, weapons, and strategies; gameplay involves tactical decision-making and personal control."

    Capsule for Apewar Apewar

    "Players have freedom to choose roles, weapons, and strategies; gameplay involves personal decision-making and adapting to dynamic social situations."

  • Competence

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    3

    "Requires skillful resource management, strategic planning, and some challenging shooting mechanics, though some controls are awkward."

    Capsule for Organ Trail: Director's Cut Organ Trail: Director's Cut

    "Tasks require skill and understanding; shooting mechanics and sabotage add technical challenge; some learning curve noted."

  • Competition

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    2

    "Competitive elements exist in social deduction and winning rounds, but focus is often on fun and cooperation rather than rankings."

    Capsule for Goose Goose Duck Goose Goose Duck

    "Competitive elements exist in player vs player combat and social deduction, but emphasis is on group play and chaotic fun rather than strict ranking."

  • Continuation

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    "Players report habitual play with friends and long sessions; some frustration but overall strong attachment."

    Capsule for Enemy On Board Enemy On Board

    "Players report long sessions and repeated play with friends; some mention boredom due to limited maps but overall attachment is strong."

  • Cooperation

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    3

    "Team-based gameplay with building and defending objectives encourages working together with others."

    Capsule for TrenchesWIP TrenchesWIP

    "Teamwork is needed to complete tasks and identify dissidents; social deduction and group dynamics are core gameplay elements."

  • Creativity

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    2

    "Customization of characters and strategic use of abilities and sabotage."

    Capsule for Unfortunate Spacemen Unfortunate Spacemen

    "Some player creativity in social manipulation and sabotage; limited character customization currently but players desire more."

  • Domination

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    2

    "Some players enjoy exerting power over others by hunting or outsmarting them, but interactions remain mostly balanced and playful."

    Capsule for Just Act Natural Just Act Natural

    "Players enjoy exerting power via weapons and sabotage; some toxic behavior reported but game design encourages chaotic power struggles rather than strict dominance."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    4

    "Players use the game as a fun, scary distraction with immersive voice chat and tense gameplay."

    Capsule for BACKROOMS: APPREHENSION BACKROOMS: APPREHENSION

    "Players use the game for fun, stress relief, and social interaction; immersive voice chat and tense gameplay provide escape from real life."

  • Expectation

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    -3

    "Most players engage voluntarily for fun and social reasons; no evidence of obligation or pressure to play."

    Capsule for DUCKSIDE DUCKSIDE

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and social reasons; no indication of obligation or pressure to play."

  • Experimenting

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    "Players explore different classes, tactics, and strategies; some desire for new maps and gameplay features to increase novelty."

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    "Players explore different strategies, roles, and sabotage methods; some desire for more maps and mechanics to increase novelty."

  • Exploration

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    "Some exploration of maps and environments, but limited variety and mostly familiar settings."

    Capsule for King of Crabs King of Crabs

    "Limited map variety currently; some exploration of tasks and environment but mostly familiar settings."

  • Expression

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    "Limited character customization and cosmetic options allow some self-expression."

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    "Minimal character customization so far; players request more cosmetic options for self-expression."

  • Fantasy

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    "Sci-fi setting with imaginative units and story, but gameplay is abstract and strategic rather than immersive fantasy."

    Capsule for Prismata Prismata

    "Game has a fictional sci-fi setting with social deduction and sabotage; not heavily fantasy but imaginative elements present."

  • Fellowship

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    4

    "Strong emphasis on playing with friends and community interaction; voice chat fosters social connection."

    Capsule for Stowaway Stowaway

    "Strong emphasis on playing with friends and community; social voice chat and group dynamics foster connection."

  • Growth

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    "Players develop skills in shooting, puzzle solving, and game mechanics; some learning curve noted."

    Capsule for Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken

    "Players learn tasks, improve shooting and social deduction skills; some learning curve but mostly casual skill development."

  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; some complaints about stamina mechanics but no rehab or exercise."

    Capsule for CONSCRIPT: Director’s Cut CONSCRIPT: Director’s Cut

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; some complaints about stamina mechanics but no physical engagement."

  • Idle

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    -3

    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement due to fast-paced gameplay."

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    "Requires active attention and continuous engagement; fast-paced gameplay with little downtime."

  • Intimacy

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    "Some players form friendships and engage in meaningful social interactions, though toxicity is also reported."

    Capsule for Battle Grounds III Battle Grounds III

    "Social interaction is key; players form friendships and enjoy close group play, though some toxicity reported."

  • Leadership

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    "Some players take lead in coordinating group strategy, but no formal leadership roles."

    Capsule for BACKROOMS: APPREHENSION BACKROOMS: APPREHENSION

    "Some players take initiative in group strategy and communication; no formal leadership roles but informal guidance occurs."

  • Progression

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    1

    "Some weapon acquisition and upgrades implied, but limited structured progression or item collection."

    Capsule for Blood Trail Blood Trail

    "Limited progression systems; some item collection and weapon acquisition but no deep upgrade or leveling mechanics."

  • Relaxation

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    "Gameplay is tense, chaotic, and often stressful rather than relaxing."

    Capsule for SCP: Secret Laboratory SCP: Secret Laboratory

    "Gameplay is tense and fast-paced with paranoia and social pressure; not primarily relaxing."

  • Sensation

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    "3D visuals, voice chat, and immersive sound design provide stimulating sensory experience."

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    "Good audio design and immersive voice chat provide sensory stimulation; visual style is appealing and engaging."

  • Status

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    0

    "No clear social recognition or ranking systems mentioned."

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    "No clear evidence of social status or ranking systems; focus is on casual social play."

  • Story

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    -4

    "No narrative or lore focus; gameplay is context-free and mechanics-driven."

    Capsule for Planet S Planet S

    "No narrative or lore focus; gameplay is context-free social deduction and tasks."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    3

    "Players use tactics, deception, and planning to survive or hunt; strategic thinking is rewarded."

    Capsule for Oh Deer Oh Deer

    "Players use reasoning, deception, and planning to succeed; social deduction and sabotage require strategic thinking."

  • Thrill

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    "High tension and suspense from risk of losing gear and intense firefights; players enjoy adrenaline rush."

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    "High tension and suspense from social deception, combat, and proximity voice chat; players enjoy adrenaline rushes."

  • Value

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    "Players feel the game offers good value for time spent, especially on sale; some criticism of DLC pricing."

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    "Players feel the game offers good value for price, especially with friends; some complaints about DLC pricing."

  • Violence

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    "Combat and killing are central mechanics, with violent interactions between players and characters."

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    "Combat and killing are core mechanics; players enjoy chaotic violence and sabotage."

  • Survival

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    "Players manage health, stamina, and resources while avoiding death and overcoming threats."

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    "Avoiding death and managing stamina/health are important; players must survive threats from others."

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