Phantom Squad (2025)

Developer: Ctrl Freak
Publisher: Super Rare Originals
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 529 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Furious top-down tactical combat that demands constant communication and careful planning to avoid overwhelming failure.

tacticalcooperativechaoticfast-pacedstrategicpunishingteam-oriented

What players say

Players enjoy the tactical room clearing but warn that the campaign is only around seven hours and the AI is punishingly accurate. The game shines in co-op, but solo players find it frustrating and poorly balanced for single-player.

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