Astra Protocol Remake Launches on Itch.io: Survive Brutal Space in this Cult Sci-Fi Game's Upgraded Remake

Gaming Staff • July 21, 2025

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Astra Protocol, a challenging cult sci-fi survival game known for its minimalist design and high difficulty, has been revived in the form of a remake. The new version is currently available as a work-in-progress build on itch.io. Originally released with limited resources and no backup, the game tasks players with surviving in the hostile reaches of outer space using only a small spacecraft and dwindling resources.

The remake, Astra Protocol Remake, features a modern rendering pipeline, shader-based effects, and improved gameplay systems, while still retaining its survival roots. The current build offers several gameplay features, including a modern rendering pipeline with shader effects, improved AI and collision detection, customizable control and display options, tight survival mechanics for managing shields, fuel, and weaponry, and is built on the engine that will power future Astra Protocol titles.

The early release of the remake is intended to showcase the game's core systems and visual upgrades, and players are encouraged to provide feedback on mechanics, difficulty, and features as development continues. The work-in-progress build can be played on itch.io, and players can compare it with the original version, also available on the platform.

Astra Protocol Remake is part of a growing universe of Astra Protocol games. Fans of the series looking for expanded gameplay and new challenges can also check out Astra Protocol 2 on Steam, which continues the survival saga with new ships, enemies, and missions.

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