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As Steve Robbins, infiltrate criminal hideouts from a top-down view, using shadows and gadgets—or fight your way out.
Released 26 Jul 2021
Hide in Darkness
Lure Guards with Noise
Sneak Through Vents
Teeth-clenching stealth, followed by tactical hardcore gunplay for those not looking for a quiet way in. Intravenous redefines challenging stealth-action and will keep you on the edge of your seat!
Developed by Explosive Squat Games · Published by HypeTrain Digital









You play as Steve Robbins, who turns to the criminal underworld after his brother is killed and the police fail to resolve the case. A mysterious informant offers a lead, sending Steve on a revenge-driven campaign.
Missions combine top-down stealth with lethal gunfights. Light and noise affect how easily guards spot or hear you: you can shoot out lamps, cut power, sneak through vents, pick locks, or use thrown objects and other distractions. If your cover breaks, you can reposition and fight with a range of weapons.
Before missions, choose weapons and equipment suited to your approach; armor trades mobility and quiet for protection. Challenges unlock additional weapons and modifications, while difficulty settings and varied objectives support different ways to tackle the campaign.
Players who enjoy the game often praise the freedom to alternate between careful infiltration and sudden firefights, along with environmental stealth tools that make light, sound, and guard reactions matter. Many also appreciate the tactical challenge, enemy responses, and soundtrack. Some players find the difficulty and detection frustrating, and opinions differ on how consistently the stealth and combat systems work.


| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 45 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |