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Watch trailer on Steam ↗Cortex Protocol
Arktik Kirkle · Published by Arktik Kirkle
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Cortex protocol is a puzzle oriented VR game, where you have to clear interesting mazes shaped like Rubik’s Cubes. Learn to think outside of the box by rotating the maze in order to find the exit while avoiding deadly traps and solving puzzles. All in the name of science!
Action, Indie, Casual · More free games
Navigate through intricate mazes by rotating them to find your way out in Cortex Protocol. Developed by Arktik Kirkle, this casual indie game challenges you to think creatively and solve puzzles while avoiding traps—all within the immersive world of virtual reality.
About this game
In this VR game you will be navigating through a maze in a computer simulation. The mazes are filled with puzzles and traps, and come in different shapes and sizes. In these mazes you have full control over the position of rooms, you can rotate parts of the maze just like you would rotate a Rubik’s cube. Your testing assignment will be to navigate to the exit of these mazes.
Here at Cortex we test the capabilities of the human mind, your contribution will help us make a better future.
We hope that you have a pleasant testing experience.
Best regards,
Dr. █████████████
PR-04, Public Relations Officer
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System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel I5 6500 @ 3.2 Ghz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- VR Support: SteamVR. Standing or Room Scale
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel I5 6500 @ 3.2 Ghz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 500 MB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
August Patch Live!
Thanks to everyone who already played the Cortex Protocol Demo. Today we are shipping a patch to improve the player experience. What we did: - We redesigned the main menu. - We added a new level. - Fixed minor bugs and glitches. Please let us know on the Steam forums or the Cortex Protocol subreddit if there is anything we have missed!Read full article on Community Announcements (Arktik Kirkle)Patch NotesOfficial
GDPR Patch on May 25th
After downloading the new update you can opt out of our analytics. The unity link provided in the Main Menu level will explain everything you need to know. Also remember to restart the game if you decide to opt out since the changes do not take place unless the game is closed and launched again. If you find some problems with the link or anything in the game please let us know! - Team Arktik KirkleRead full article on Community Announcements (Arktik Kirkle)Patch NotesOfficial
Demo patch #1 is live!
Thanks to everyone who already played the Cortex Protocol Demo. Today we are shipping a patch to fix some common issues that people have encountered. Levels 1 to 3 have been redesigned. Movement is now HMD oriented; the touchpad moves you in all four directions. Movement now also takes a split second before it goes full speed, preventing unwanted moves when accidentally pressing the touchpad. Fixed graphics being too low quality on both the headset and the 2d display Fixed broken key cubes still looking like keys but not doing anything. Fixed audio balancing issues. Fixed left hand glitching out. Fixed minor bugs and glitches that broke some of the levels. Please let us know on the Steam forums or the Cortex Protocol subreddit if there is anything we have missed!Read full article on Community Announcements (Arktik Kirkle)
