The Swindle puts you in the shoes of a group of professional underworld thieves. Scotland Yard has just 100 days left to deploy an all-seeing AI called the Demon Basilisk. Once activated, your job—and your freedom—will be completely over.

Your mission? Use your airship to take down dreamy smugglers and sneak into the most secure locations, banks, and factories to steal enough money to achieve your ultimate goal: stealing the Basilisk itself.

The gameplay is simple yet incredibly complex: break into buildings, destroy facilities in the area, grab valuable cash nearby, and escape back to your capture pod before the authorities destroy the area. Each mission will consume exactly one day of your 100-day limit. If your thief is killed, they will disappear forever, replaced by a new agent with a different name and appearance, and your cash will reset to zero.

Key Features:

Historic Heists:

No two heists are exactly the same. The layout of every building, shelter, and treasure chest is randomized, forcing you to adapt quickly instead of relying on a memorized map.

100-Day Time Clock:

Each chip is a chip in your available time. This mechanic creates a significant dichotomy where you must balance safe, low-reward heists with high-risk, high-reward banking missions to obtain necessary resources later.

Deep Sin Correction Tree:

Use your loot to repurchase game-changing items for your airship. Unlock useful abilities like extra shots, double shots, EMP shots, wall-piercing bombs, or even explosive devices.

Survival Mechanics:

Triggering an alarm doesn’t mean instant death, but it does change the music to a high-pitched soundtrack as the police countdown begins and your collectibles begin to fall. Always ask yourself: Am I going for the last computer, or am I sticking with what I already have?

Stunning Gameplay:

This game offers a stunning, beautifully crafted, and hand-crafted gameplay experience. From grimy Victorian mansions to opulent, brightly lit theaters, the colorful presentation perfectly matches the game’s dark and gloomy tone.

Conclusion:

The Swindle is an excellent tool for deception and manipulation. The game doesn’t guide you, and its roguelike nature means you’ll experience heartbreaking failures as often as exhilarating, perfect escapes. The constant pressure of the game’s 100 days makes every decision feel weighty, ensuring that when you finally pull off the perfect heist, the sense of accomplishment is unmatched.