12 Greatest Steam Gems of 2023 You Might Have Missed

Man doth not live by triple-A's only, because there are even smaller games that also deserveth attention – what we call gems. Steam is a real treasure trove of them, and since we have a moment for that, we highlight its most interesting regions.

Deceive Inc.

Deceive Inc., Tripwire Interactive, 2023

Developer: Sweet Bandits Studios
Platforms: PC, PS5, XSX/S
Release date: March 21, 2023
What it is: an unusual multiplayer FPP stealth game with a humorous take on espionage

Among the gems of Steam, a strictly multiplayer game couldn't be missing. Deceive Inc. is exactly this type of a game; a stealth FPP spy game that requires skillful deception of others. The character we choose (each has unique abilities and weapons) can use a number of Bond-worthy gadgets to try and be the first person to fulfil the agency's orders. At the same time, all moves are allowed – cunning and ingenuity have no limits.

While playing, it's worth trying to eliminate other agents to gain some respite for a while, but you have to be careful not to let yourself be exposed. This task is facilitated by a holowatch that allows you to disguise as NPCs and blend in with the crowd. If this gadget proves insufficient for proper camouflage, there's also a holomimic that allows you to shapeshift into elements of the environment. In case of being fired at, we can use a bulletproof umbrella and return fire. On top of all this, there are different game modes – you can play alone or in a team, depending on your preferences.

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