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action game
The Swindle
By Size Five Games, released 1 Jan 2015
- macOS
- Wii U
- PlayStation Vita
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
- role-playing video game
What it is
The Swindle is a single-player action and role-playing game from Size Five Games, released in 2015. It casts you as a burglar in a steampunk setting, breaking into buildings, hacking their systems and taking cash before the police arrive. Buildings are randomly generated, so each robbery uses a different layout. The story sets a deadline: Scotland Yard plans to activate a powerful surveillance system in 100 days, and your goal is to steal it before it threatens your career as a master burglar. Between jobs, you can return to a rickety airship and equip your thief with new skills and tools, preparing to take on larger, more secure buildings for greater rewards. The game is listed for Windows and macOS on Steam, with additional listed platforms including Wii U, PlayStation Vita and PlayStation 3. Steam features include achievements, full controller support, Remote Play on TV and Family Sharing.
What players like, and what they don't
- Randomly generated buildings change each robbery.
- New skills and tools improve your thief.
- Full controller support on Steam.
- Available on Windows, macOS, Wii U, Vita and PS3.
- Single-player only.
- Steam lists Windows and macOS only.
Who it suits
Suited to solo players who enjoy stealthy break-ins, hacking and building up a character with new skills and tools. Its randomly generated buildings offer varied robbery layouts.
The Swindle combines burglary, hacking and character upgrades around a time-sensitive story. It is a solo game, with randomly generated buildings providing variety between jobs.
