The Swindle
Developed by Size Five Games · Published by Size Five Games
At a glance
Overview
An action, indie, rpg game by Size Five Games, published by Size Five Games — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Swindle.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
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.
Supported languages (1)
The Swindle FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is The Swindle?
Steam classifies The Swindle as a Action, Indie, RPG game, developed by Size Five Games. 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.
How much does The Swindle cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Swindle at $2.24. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Swindle single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Swindle: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Swindle on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Swindle for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Swindle out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jul 28, 2015.
What platforms is The Swindle on?
The Swindle is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is The Swindle single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Swindle cost?
Steam lists it at $2.24.
Does The Swindle have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 15 achievements for The Swindle.
What is The Swindle's Metacritic score?
The Swindle has a Metacritic score of 70/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made The Swindle?
The Swindle is developed by Size Five Games and published by Size Five Games.
Where to get The Swindle
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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