Deceive Inc. similar games & best alternatives

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Deceive Inc.

Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5 • 2023

Should you play it?

Go undercover as the world’s greatest spies in this tense multiplayer game of subterfuge. Disguise as anyone, deploy an arsenal of high-tech gadgets or neutralize the competition. As long as you extract with the objective, no trick is too dirty when you work for DECEIVE INC.

What works

  • Unique blend of stealth, strategy, and fps gameplay
  • Diverse characters with unique abilities
  • Engaging social deception mechanics
  • Strong community and developer support
  • Catchy music and appealing art style

Things to keep in mind

  • Small player base leading to long queue times
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Limited maps and content
  • Some balance issues and bugs
  • Price and monetization model concerns

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Secret Neighbor: Hello Neighbor Multiplayer

  • Marathon

  • Blood Strike

  • Unfortunate Spacemen

  • Bean Battles

  • Marvel Rivals

Less story-driven

Games that feels like Deceive Inc. but with less narrative immersion

  • Perfect Heist 2

  • Topple Tactics

  • Screencheat

  • Shotgun Farmers

  • LOCKDOWN Protocol

  • Block N Load

Less competitive

Games that feels like Deceive Inc. but with less competition against others

  • PAYDAY™ The Heist

  • Fortified

  • Schedule I

  • Roboquest

  • No Straight Roads: Encore Edition

  • Banzai Escape 2: Subterranean

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Deceive Inc.: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Story, Fantasy.

Last update: 21/08/2026