Phantom Squad
Release date: Jul 18, 2025
Developers: Ctrl Freak
Publishers: Super Rare Originals
Genres: Action, Indie
Categories: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, Steam Cloud, Stats, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish - Latin America

Phantom Squad drops you into the chaos of top-down tactical combat, blending methodical planning with fast-paced gunfights. Play as a team of 1-4 players, navigating brutal missions where every choice counts. Plan Your Strike Use voice chat and in-game tools to coordinate your approach. Move fast and adapt as things change; the enemy won’t hesitate. Intense Gunfights When the shooting starts, every bullet counts. Miss your target and you won’t get a second chance. One shot can make or break your mission. Gear Up To Survive Firepower isn’t enough. Use over 20 specialized gadgets (scouting devices, incapacitating equipment, heartbeat sensors, breaching tools, traps and more) to gain the edge. Master them or get left behind. Main Features Tactical Planning: Mark routes, objectives and entry points as the mission unfolds. Friendly Fire: One wrong shot could take down a friendly. Stay sharp. Realistic Combat: Precision gunfights where mistakes mean death. Specialized Gear: Outthink, outmaneuver and outgun your enemies. Global Threat: Your missions will lead you through downtown buildings, jungle compounds, arctic labs, ... Co-Op Teamwork: Squad up with 3 other players, each with a role, to execute perfect strategies. No backup. No rules. Just your squad and survival. Are you ready? Phantom Squad is inspired by some amazing games: Doorkickers , Ready or Not , Rainbow Six Siege and many other amazing tactical shooters! Check them out too if you haven't already! 

Press reviews: “Phantom Squad has been some of the most tense fun I’ve had in years. It brings its unique, tactical spirit to the limelight” VICE “Do yourself a favour, and rope in a couple of friends so you can live out those John Wick moments of breaching and clearing in style” Finger Guns “If you enjoy top-down shooters with a die-and-retry approach, like Hotline Miami, you should enjoy Phantom Squad—especially if you like playing with your friends!” La Geek Paresseaux 

Notes: Phantom Squad features intense violence, strong language and mature themes. Players engage in realistic tactical combat, including graphic depictions of injury and death. The game explores themes of betrayal, survival and moral ambiguity, with a focus on strategic planning and teamwork under high-stress conditions.