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The Masterplan

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The Masterplan

Tactical squad-based heist game set in 1970s. The 2D top-down view gives you a great overview of what's happening at any given moment, allowing you to be a real criminal mastermind. Can you pull off the greatest heist in the history of mankind?

Heist Action Strategy Indie Top-Down
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The Masterplan is an award-winning tactical squad-based heist game set in 1970s. The 2D top-down view gives you a great overview of what's happening at any given moment, allowing you to be a real criminal mastermind. Features hand-drawn 2D graphics and fun group control, granting you total control - at least until someone calls the cops and everything goes haywire.

During the game you'll need to heist your way through 20 unique hand-crafted heists in a persisting career mode, manage your crew from heist to heist by hiring the right goons and by making sure they are properly equipped. A test of a true mastermind will be to execute the plan to perfection, keep the goons alive, and walk away with the maximum loot from each heist.

Depending on your preference, you can hit your targets loud, or in stealth, or a mix of both. Keep the civilians under control, knock them out, or leave no witnesses. It's all up to you, just make sure you won't be there when the cops arrive - or be ready for a brutal firefight.

If you are hungry for more content on top of the campaign, you can test your mettle in the 8 challenge maps, built by the development team, available through Steam Workshop. And with Steam Workshop support, players can also create their own heists!

Key Features


  • Heist your target silently or go guns blazing - your choice (and your consequences)
  • Switch the game into Slow-Motion on demand, to give you time to plan and to give your orders
  • Control civilians and guards at gunpoint with the unique threaten system
  • Employ a variety of weaponry and gear, from pistols and bombs to shotguns and tranquilizer guns
  • Carry and hide bodies to avoid detection
  • Use disguises to infiltrate forbidden areas
  • Disable electrical systems
  • Manage your crew
  • Unlock and rob 20 unique heist locations, each allowing you to choose your own approach and play in a sandbox environment
  • Discover, plan, and execute the greatest heist in the history of mankind!
  • Access and create more heists and content via Steam Workshop

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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows Vista or later
  • Processor: Intel Core™ 2 Duo or faster
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256 MB OpenGL 2.0 compatible video card
  • Storage: 300 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Yes
  • Additional Notes: Recommend a two-button mouse + mouse wheel

macOS

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: 10.6.8 Snow Leopard or later
  • Processor: Intel Core™ 2 Duo or faster
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256 MB
  • Storage: 300 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Yes
  • Additional Notes: Recommend a two-button mouse + mouse wheel

Linux

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Ubuntu 12.04 or later
  • Processor: Intel Core™ 2 Duo or faster
  • Graphics: 256 MB
  • Storage: 300 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Yes
  • Additional Notes: Recommend a two-button mouse + mouse wheel
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Shark Punch
Achievements
14
Metacritic
68
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, German
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Steam declarations and Valve's Steam Deck compatibility result. Missing data is shown as unknown, never unsupported.

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macOS: unknown
Linux: unknown
Steam Deck
playable
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Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (2)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
GermanYesNoYes

Third-party requirements shown by Steam

Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA The Masterplan EULA
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Buy Verdict

Watch — $19.99.

Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.

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Value Score

Fair Value — 56th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 56th percentile. Priced as Premium at $19.99.

▬ Premium pricing tier

Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 67%
Value Ratio Top 44%

Early Access Abandoned

Time in EA
236 days
Updates
5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Masterplan worth buying right now?
Watch — $19.99. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does The Masterplan go on sale?
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Is The Masterplan free to play?
The Masterplan costs $19.99 on Steam.
What genre is The Masterplan?
The Masterplan is a Action, Indie, Strategy game.
Who developed The Masterplan?
The Masterplan was developed by Shark Punch and published by Shark Punch.
What platforms does The Masterplan support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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