Prototype™
Developed by Radical Entertainment · Published by Activision
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure game by Radical Entertainment, published by Activision — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “You are the Prototype, Alex Mercer, a man without memory armed with amazing shape-shifting abilities, hunting your way to the heart of the conspiracy which created you; making those responsible pay. Fast & Deadly Shape-Shifting Combat: Reconfigure your body to the situation at hand.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Prototype™.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows® XP (with Service Pack 3) or Windows Vista®
- Processor: Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 4000+ or better
- Memory: Vista 2 GB RAM / XP 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: All NVIDIA® GeForce® 7800 GT 256 MB and better chipsets. All ATI Radeon™ X1800 256 MB and better chipsets
- DirectX®: Microsoft DirectX 9.0c
- Hard Drive: 8GB of free hard drive space
- Sound: DirectX® 9.0c compliant sound card
Supported languages (4)
Prototype™ FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Prototype™?
Steam classifies Prototype™ as a Action, Adventure game, developed by Radical Entertainment. You are the Prototype, Alex Mercer, a man without memory armed with amazing shape-shifting abilities, hunting your way to the heart of the conspiracy which created you; making those responsible pay. Fast & Deadly Shape-Shifting Combat: Reconfigure your body to the situation at hand.
How much does Prototype™ cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Prototype™ at $5.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Prototype™ single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Prototype™: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Prototype™ on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Prototype™ for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Prototype™ out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jun 10, 2009.
What platforms is Prototype™ on?
Prototype™ is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Prototype™ single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Prototype™ cost?
Steam lists it at $5.99.
What is Prototype™'s Metacritic score?
Prototype™ has a Metacritic score of 79/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Prototype™?
Prototype™ is developed by Radical Entertainment and published by Activision.
Where to get Prototype™
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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