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In a digital war for control of the systems that run the world, choose a class, seize turrets, and battle across shifting arenas.
Released 10 Apr 2018
Capture System Turrets
Choose Five Classes
Fight on Random Arenas
An intense competitive top-down shooter: choose your class, capture turrets, progress, and dominate in the arena. top-down shooter, multiplayer shooter, arena shooter, class-based shooter, sci-fi shooter
Developed by Whale Rock Games · Published by Whale Rock Games
Themes from a helpfulness-selected sample of Steam reviews, not the aggregate Steam score.
DEPLOYMENT casts players as infosoldiers—units of data fighting for control of the digital systems that keep civilization running. Choose one of five combat classes and enter arenas where rival forces compete for control.
Matches combine top-down shooting with capturing and defending system turrets, which provide tactical advantages. Battles take place on randomly generated maps and include team and free-for-all play.
Earn experience to upgrade classes and unlock abilities. You can play online or practice and fight solo against AI bots.
Players who enjoy DEPLOYMENT often point to the mix of aiming and tactical decisions, especially choosing among distinct classes and fighting for turret control. Short, energetic matches and changing arenas also appeal to some, as do the sci-fi visuals and music. Reviews differ on how engaging the game remains, and some note that finding online opponents can be difficult.

Deployment is a dynamic competitive top-down shooter where infosoldiers (units of pure data) battle for control over the digital systems that run the world. Deploy troops from five unique classes, fight on randomly generated maps, capture system turrets, and defeat your enemies.
Story / Setting
After the Last War, civilization is on the brink of collapse — but computers still manage the key systems (energy, transport, factories). Whoever controls these systems controls the world. In this digital war, governments and megacorporations send infosoldiers into battle to seize the Etherweb.
Gameplay
Choose one of five classes: Gunner, Pyro, Sniper, Cyclops, Rocketeer — each with unique skills and playstyle.
Engage in intense 5v5 or free-for-all battles on randomly generated arenas.
Capture and defend system turrets to gain tactical advantages.
Earn experience, upgrade your class, and unlock new abilities.
Play in multiplayer or train solo against AI bots.
Climb the leaderboards, cooperate with your squad, and develop your own playstyle.

Key Features
• Fast-paced competitive top-down shooter
• Randomly generated maps — every battle is unique
• Five distinct classes with different weapons and playstyles
• System turret capture as a key tactical mechanic
• Single-player mode with bots for practice
• Leaderboards, progression, and class customization
• Sci-fi style and abstract design focused on gameplay

Keywords (EN)
top-down shooter, arena shooter, competitive game, multiplayer shooter, fast-paced shooter, reflex shooter, team-based shooter, sci-fi shooter, cyberpunk shooter, class-based shooter, arcade shooter, online battles, 5v5 arena, free-for-all, turret capture, leaderboards, character progression, random maps, infosoldiers, Etherweb, network arcade
| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 54 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Website | Official website |
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