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The Swindle
The Swindle is a steampunk cybercrime caper about breaking into buildings, hacking their systems, stealing all their cash, and quickly running away again before the police show up.
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Mixed (475) - 63% of the 475 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Jul 28, 2015
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Size Five Games

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Includes 15 Steam Achievements
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“Fast-paced stealth set to a ticking clock makes this a procedural platformer to savour.”
Recommended – Eurogamer

“An immensely satisfying mix of platforming, stealth, action, and resource management, with character.”
80% – PC Gamer

“But what a game it is. A complicated swirl of heists and capers which will leave you with sweaty palms, a dry mouth, and a bunch of brilliant stories.”
9/10 – PocketGamer

About This Game


The Swindle is a steampunk cybercrime caper about breaking into buildings, hacking their systems, stealing all their cash, and quickly running away again before the police show up.

All the buildings you’ll be robbing are randomly-generated, so you’ll never get the same level twice.

Meanwhile, from the safety of your rickety airship up in Outer Space, you can modify your thief with new skills, tools, and all manner of advanced technological horrors, allowing you to take on bigger buildings with better security, for gargantuan rewards!

Have you got what it takes to pull off The Swindle?



// THE_SWINDLE.GetTransmission()
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> London, 1849_
> In 100 days, Scotland Yard will activate their breakthrough Artificial Intelligence technology,
> codenamed "The Devil's Basilisk"_

> Its surveillance capabilities will be total. If the project is completed,
> your career as a master burglar will be untenable_

> Steal it, before that can happen_
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System Requirements

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macOS
    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7 and up
    • Processor: 2.4Ghz
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce 8800 equivalent or higher
    • DirectX: Version 9.0c
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: What is this, 1991? Yes a sound card. Onboard is fine.
    • Additional Notes: If playing on a Laptop, please make sure it has a dedicated gfx card; on-board cards will struggle.
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: 10.8
    • Processor: Intel "Core i3" or above
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: If your Mac meets minimum specs and doesn't run well, PLEASE let me know so I can edit this!
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.
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