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Prototype

Prototype

Release dateJun 9, 2009
Ratings & reviews
Prototype is the first of two games, and lets the user take control of Alex Mercer as he fights to stop the viral outbreak known as BLACKLIGHT throughout Manhattan. Alex is himself infected by the virus, which has given him special, mutant, abilities that will evolve with time and aid him in stopping the virus.
AdventureHack and slash/Beat 'em upActionSingle playerPlatform

Media & gameplay showcase

Cinematic Trailer
1 / 7

Best Price Right Now

$5.99
Steam
Purchase
Observed 3 days ago

Historical Low

$5.99
Steam
Observed Sep 15, 2026

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Available at 1 store · 3 editions / bundles

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Prototype

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$5.99
$19.99
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  • Steam
    $5.99
    $19.99
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Prototype Franchise Pack

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$17.99
$59.99
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    $17.99
    $59.99
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Activision® Collection

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$582.12
$774.38
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    $774.38
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Price History

ObservedSteam · USDSteam
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19 days ago$5.99—
12 days ago$19.99—
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About Prototype

Prototype is the first of two games, and lets the user take control of Alex Mercer as he fights to stop the viral outbreak known as BLACKLIGHT throughout Manhattan. Alex is himself infected by the virus, which has given him special, mutant, abilities that will evolve with time and aid him in stopping the virus.

Game details

Release date
Jun 9, 2009
Developer
Radical Entertainment
Publisher
Activision
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Genres
Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Platform
Themes
Action, Horror, Open world, Sandbox, Stealth, Survival
Game modes
Single player
Player perspective
Third person
Languages
LanguageAudioInterfaceSubtitles
English
French
Italian
Spanish (Spain)
Age ratings
PEGI: 18, CLASS_IND: 18, ACB: MA 15+, USK: 18, ESRB: M
Steam Deck Compatibility
Playable

System requirements

Minimum
OS
N/A
CPU
N/A
GPU
N/A
Memory
N/A
Storage
N/A
Recommended
OS
N/A
CPU
N/A
GPU
N/A
Memory
N/A
Storage
N/A

Games in the Series

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1 game
  • Prototype 2
    Prototype 2
    2012 · Adventure
    -70%$39.99
    $11.99

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