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protoViolence - Definitive Edition
Can you save a test subject from your life’s work? A cinematic sci-fi visual novel about cybernetic research and its sickening consequences. A prequel to malViolence.
What players say
Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Score via Steam as of 2026-09-27.
“I picked this up after really enjoying the interViolence demo and completing malViolence, and it definitely didn't disappoint. Even though it's short, protoViolence does a great job expanding the world and lore. I really liked learning more about Dr. Deidre, Pavel, and the YTDI…”
— a player, Steam review · 3 hrs played“This game goes way more in depth with the story than it did in the first game. MY HEART HURTS I LOVE IT Everything is so well done the character portraits, the cgs, the music. Such a good kinetic novel that really gets you in the feels. I highly recommend!”
— a player, Steam review · 4 hrs played“♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥, what a story. I loved malViolence, and this fills in all the gaps I ever questioned to do with the game's story, backstory specifically. Pavel and Deidre are just the best! absolutely recommend, play it now!!”
— a player, Steam review · 3 hrs playedLatest official news
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Say hello to interViolence!
Say hello the third entry in the Violence series: interViolence! If you liked protoViolence, you definitely want to check out and wishlist the next game in the series. Click here to view interViolence
protoViolence Patch 1.11
Small bugfixes that account for the new Ren'Py update - among other things. Fixed a text error in one of Deidre's diary entries. Fixed window display issues for Deidre's diary entries Fixed speechbub
Title Screen Link Change
Title screen link links to the Violence Series' LinkTree page versus Twitter.
Introducing: The Official Violence Series Social Media!
To celebrate protoViolence participating in this year's Storyteller's Festival, the Violence series has just released its official social media presence! Both malViolence and protoViolence have also b
Screenshots
Official Steam store screenshots — click any shot to enlarge.
Facts & details
From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-09-27.
| Genres | Casual, Indie |
| Player tags | Visual Novel · Anime · Interactive Fiction · Story Rich · Cyberpunk · Sci-fi · Science · Futuristic · Dark · Female Protagonist · Dystopian · Horror (Steam store community voting) |
| Features | Single-player · Captions available · Adjustable Text Size · Color Alternatives · Custom Volume Controls · Adjustable Difficulty · Mouse Only Option · Narrated Game Menus |
| Languages | English * * |
| Official site | https://linktr.ee/violenceseries |
Minimum system requirements (PC)
Minimum: OS *: Windows XP and newer