Cruelty Squad

Cruelty Squad is a 2021 tactical first-person shooter developed and published by Finnish indie studio Consumer Softproducts, managed by artist Ville Kallio. In the game, the player takes on the role of a biologically-augmented assassin employed by the titular wetwork security company, tasked with performing black operations for its host conglomerate. The game is notable for its surreal, "sensorally aggressive" aesthetic. Cruelty Squad is described by the developer as "an immersive power fantasy simulator with tactical stealth elements", and has been compared to games such as Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six, Deus Ex, and Hitman: Codename 47. The game's themes have been described as anti-capitalist, anti-corporate, and a satire on the gig economy. The game was released in early access on Steam on 4 January 2021, and was fully released on Steam on 15 June 2021. Reviews were largely positive, with many reviewers appreciating the game's unique presentation, design, and combination of different mechanics and themes.