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The Swindle

A steampunk stealth platformer with randomly generated heists

Size Five Games · Released Jul 28, 2015

ActionIndieRPG

Reviews
Mixed
63% of 535
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
11 years ago
Aug 11, 2015
Minimum PC
8800
4 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 70/100 (critic reviews)

What is The Swindle?

The Swindle is a 2D stealth platformer set in steampunk London in 1849, where you have 100 days to steal a police surveillance AI. You break into randomly generated buildings, hack systems, steal cash, and escape before police arrive. Between heists, you upgrade your thief with new skills and tools aboard an airship.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy choosing between more loot and a safe escape

Not for you if...

  • −you want forgiving platforming without harsh penalties for mistakes

What players say

63% of 535 reviews are positive

Players praise the art and soundtrack. Their main complaint is unreliable jumping and wall-clinging, which they say makes costly failures feel unfair.

Screenshots and trailer

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The Swindle system requirements

Minimum: 8800, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 and up
Processor
2.4Ghz
Graphics
GeForce 8800 equivalent or higher
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Notes
If playing on a Laptop, please make sure it has a dedicated gfx card; on-board cards will struggle.

Does The Swindle have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does The Swindle run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
15
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does The Swindle use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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