Invisible, Inc.

This game is amazing, don't listen to people who say otherwise. :3

I would really like to see an Invisible, Inc. 2. The game is very fun and besides the XCOM series, this is the only turn-based strategy game I see at the top. This is one of the few cases were stealth is actually fun and thrilling. It also has a great art style.

I remember when [b]Invisible Inc.[/b] released 8 years ago, but never bothered to purchase even though it was a game that appealed to me. After finally picking it up on Steam Sale this past summer, I can positively say this is one of Klei Entertainment’s most critically underrated titles deserving of more attention. Thematically, it’s basically a heist game where your group of agents have to infiltrate rival corporate locations for intel, money, equipment, programs and extra personnel. You need to strategize every engagement because of the constantly increasing alarm levels which add new layers of stress for your escape, such as more [i](armored)[/i] guards, cameras, drones, daemon programs and additional mission objectives. All of which work in tandem for a variety of challenging playthroughs. What really makes Invisible Inc. stand above the rest is how the game is brilliantly crafted to force every decision as a balance between risk & reward. Do you knock out a guard, only to have him wake up several turns later and actively hunt for you? Do you continue exploring the level for more safes, even after completing mission objectives and finding the exit? Is there enough time left for your escape before heavy reinforcements arrive? Is it worth buying items/augments, or better to save that money for special A.I. programs? The difficulty begins to shine when you start realizing your choices have consequences. Unfortunately, there is a “rewind” system available so you can spam your way through every level, if you so desire. This handicap aside, Invisible Inc. is refreshingly engaging for anyone looking to expand their library of stealth strategy games. It’s fun, intense and smart, with good voice acting, cool music and stylized artwork befitting the genre. Beyond the base game and DLC expansion –[b]Contingency Plan[/b]– there are a number of great mods designed to supplement Invisible Inc.’s variety of gameplay options and extend its replay value. You can fine tune the exact number of days before your final mission, adjust the quantity of guards per level, alter how much money you can loot from safes, define the number of rooms per mission, etc. There are even community made agents, loading screens, A.I. programs / daemons, mission objectives, item & augment rebalances, plus quality-of-life updates.

Invisible, Inc. presents an exceptional idea within the heavily saturated turn-based genre. The gameplay revolves around the task of covertly navigating through levels while you and enemy take turns. With each turn, the alarm level escalates, resulting in the introduction of fresh new obstacles. Although the game is relatively short, its remarkable replayability stems from the varying difficulties and inclusion of diverse cast of characters possessing distinct abilities. Additionally, being a roguelite, the levels are randomly generated, further contributing to its replay value. 9/10

About as close to a perfect game as you can get, honestly. Tense, encourages creative solutions, zero filler, constant problem solving and decision-making. An exceptional achievement all around.

Very satisfying turn-based gameplay. Perfect for diving in for an hour or so.

Beat this in 2015 under the highest difficulty settings, came back in 2022 to get utterly hooked again. Awesome and incredibly addictive game with unique mechanics. Hugely underrated!

The best Klei game ever made! A stealth turn-based tactical squad roguelike.