Vandals (2018)

Developer: Cosmografik, Novelab, Ex Nihilo, ARTE France
Publisher: ARTE France
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 106 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A turn-based stealth puzzle game where you sneak past police to spray graffiti across iconic cities, feeling methodical and casual.

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What players say

Players compare Vandals to hitman go but with graffiti instead of violence. The game is short with simple puzzles, though some find the mechanics too basic and the controls awkward. Achievements have been broken for years with no fix from the developers. Players split on the difficulty, some say it is too easy, others find it unfair.

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