Step into the role of an alien overseer in Protolife: Other Side, a unique take on the tower defense genre that flips the script entirely. Instead of building defenses, your mission is to guide squads of alien creatures through an ever-expanding enemy defense line across various hostile locations.

The core gameplay revolves around strategic movement and survival, where the more creatures you manage to save, the stronger your chances become of reaching the ultimate objective: locating and utilizing an interplanet transport for evacuation.

Set one year after the events of the original Protolife, this installment sees humanity colonizing a new planet, Leonov (or Leo-Nóva). While alien biotechnologies are present, the focus shifts from direct ground combat.

An orbital strike targets the alien core, leaving you, the alien overseer and backup core, to orchestrate the escape of the surviving alien population. This narrative backdrop sets the stage for a challenging and engaging arcade experience.

Overview

Protolife: Other Side reimagines the tower defense formula as a "reverse tower defense" arcade game. Players must lead alien creature squads through enemy lines, with the goal of evacuation. Success hinges on saving as many creatures as possible to facilitate reaching the interplanet transport.

Highlights

  • Unique "Reverse Tower Defense" Gameplay: Lead alien squads through enemy defenses rather than building them.
  • Strategic Evacuation Mission: The primary goal is to rescue alien creatures and find a way to escape the planet.
  • Sci-Fi Narrative: Continues the story from Protolife, set on a newly colonized planet with discovered alien technologies.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who enjoy casual arcade experiences with a strategic twist. Fans of puzzle elements, stealth mechanics, and science fiction themes will find Protolife: Other Side particularly engaging. Its minimalist aesthetic and single-player focus offer a focused and immersive experience.

Game Info

Developed by Aleksei Grishin and published by Volcanic Giraffe, Protolife: Other Side offers a single-player adventure with full controller support and Steam Cloud integration. It was released on September 29, 2023, and supports multiple languages including English and Russian.