# Protolife

> 2018 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q122308295](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122308295)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/protolife

## Summary  
Protolife is a single‑player strategy video game released on 15 June 2018. It is distributed digitally through Steam and runs on Microsoft Windows and macOS computers.

## Key Facts  
- **Release date:** 15 June 2018 (Steam)【Steam, 2023‑09‑07】  
- **Genre:** Strategy video game【Steam, 2025‑06‑10】  
- **Game mode:** Single‑player only【Steam, 2023‑09‑07】  
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows and macOS (both via Steam)【Steam, 2023‑09‑07】  
- **Distribution format:** Digital distribution through Steam【Steam】  
- **Languages:** English and Russian (as listed on Steam)【Steam, 2023‑09‑07】  
- **Steam application ID:** 809440 (covers both Windows and macOS)【Steam】  
- **Primary distributor:** Steam (digital storefront)【Steam, 2023‑09‑07】  
- **Instance of:** Video game (Wikidata classification)【Steam, 2023‑09‑07】  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of game is Protolife?  
**A:** Protolife is a strategy video game designed for single‑player experiences.  

### Q: Which operating systems can run Protolife?  
**A:** The game runs on Microsoft Windows and macOS, both available through the Steam platform.  

### Q: How can I obtain Protolife?  
**A:** Protolife is distributed digitally on Steam; you can purchase and download it directly from the Steam store.  

## Why It Matters  
Protolife exemplifies the modern indie‑style release model where a niche strategy title reaches a global audience through a single digital storefront. By supporting both Windows and macOS, it broadens accessibility beyond the Windows‑dominant market, catering to Apple users who seek complex single‑player experiences. Its bilingual support (English and Russian) further expands its reach into non‑English‑speaking regions. As a 2018 release, Protolife contributes to the diversification of strategy games available on PC, offering players a focused, solo‑play experience without the need for multiplayer infrastructure. Its presence on multiple game‑tracking databases (RAWG, IGDB, HowLongToBeat, etc.) ensures visibility for researchers and gamers alike, reinforcing the importance of comprehensive metadata in the digital games ecosystem.  

## Notable For  
- First‑party release on Steam with a dedicated Steam application ID (809440).  
- Dual‑platform support (Windows & macOS) at launch, uncommon for many indie strategy titles.  
- Pure single‑player focus, avoiding multiplayer complexities.  
- Bilingual interface (English and Russian) enhancing international accessibility.  
- Fully digital distribution, eliminating physical media requirements.  

## Body  

### Development and Release  
- Protolife was published on 15 June 2018 via Steam, a leading digital distribution platform for PC games.  
- The game is classified as an instance of a video game in Wikidata, confirming its status as a standalone software product.  

### Platforms and Distribution  
- **Operating systems:** Microsoft Windows and macOS, both listed under the “platform” property with Steam as the source.  
- **Distribution channel:** Steam (digital distribution), identified by the “distributed_by” property.  
- **Steam identifiers:**  
  - Steam application ID 809440, applicable to both Windows and macOS.  
  - SteamGridDB entry 26065 for graphical assets.  

### Gameplay and Mode  
- **Genre:** Strategy, emphasizing tactical decision‑making.  
- **Mode:** Single‑player only, allowing a solo experience without online matchmaking.  

### Technical Identifiers  
| Database | Identifier | Notes |
|----------|------------|-------|
| RAWG | `protolife` | Game entry on RAWG |
| IGDB (tuxdb) | 7236 | Internal IGDB ID |
| Lutris | `protolife` | Linux game manager entry |
| PCGamingWiki | `Protolife` (ID 88888) | Community wiki page |
| GameSpot | `protolife` | GameSpot catalog |
| HowLongToBeat | 74059 | Time‑to‑beat statistics |
| IsThereAnyDeal | `protolife` | Deal‑tracking identifier |
| MobyGames | 110295 | MobyGames entry |
| Giant Bomb | 3030‑69007 | Former schema ID |
| Internet Game Database | `protolife` (ID 89973) | IGDB reference |

### Language Support  
- The game lists English and Russian as supported languages, indicating localization for both Western and Eastern European markets.  

### Classification  
- **Genre:** Strategy video game.  
- **Game mode:** Single‑player video game.  
- **Instance of:** Video game.  
- **Distribution format:** Digital distribution (Steam).  

These details collectively provide a comprehensive, verifiable profile of Protolife based solely on the supplied source material.

## References

1. Steam
2. GameSpot
3. Q124398839