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The Callisto Protocol

A Shooter game by Striking Distance Studios, released in 2022

65/100🔴Niche / Inactive🏆Proton PlatinumXbox Series X|SPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)

In this narrative-driven, third-person survival horror game set 300 years in the future, the player will take on the role of Jacob Lee – a victim of fate thrown into Black Iron Prison, a maximum-security penitentiary located on Jupiter's moon, Callisto. When inmates begin to transform into monstrous creatures, the prison is thrown into chaos.

Single player

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The Callisto Protocol Download Size

The official download size for The Callisto Protocol is 75 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $4.50 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

75GB

Est. SSD Cost

$4.50USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

1h 42m

Is The Callisto Protocol Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
106Players Online

There are currently 106 people playing The Callisto Protocol, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 127.2
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the The Callisto Protocol save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\TheCallistoProtocol\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/TheCallistoProtocol/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/TheCallistoProtocol/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is The Callisto Protocol Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🏆 Proton Platinum

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified The Callisto Protocol, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: High (Many Reports)
See 63 user configs ↗

Can I Run The Callisto Protocol?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run The Callisto Protocol smoothly, your PC needs at least 16 GB RAM RAM and a NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 or equivalent GPU. Plan for 75 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 10/11
  • ⚡
    CPUIntel® Core™ i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 2600
  • 🧠
    RAM8 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 580
  • 💾
    Storage75 GB available space
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 10/11
  • ⚡
    CPUIntel® Core™ i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600
  • 🧠
    RAM16 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700
  • 💾
    Storage75 GB available space
Download Size
75 GBLarge

Is The Callisto Protocol Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

65
Rated 65 out of 100
Mixed Reviews7 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 7 critic reviews, opinion on The Callisto Protocol is divided. While it offers some unique shooter mechanics, the score of 65 suggests inconsistent execution. We recommend checking gameplay footage before buying.

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