Overview

Breaking Intelligence is a single-player action-adventure shooter from developer CheckDeck9 and publisher CD9, released on October 28, 2026. Set in an alternate history, the game casts you as Ashalyn Cossgrove, a former CAIA agent who stumbles upon an infiltration plot targeting the agency.

What follows is a descent into dark files and tactical espionage across 11 enemy-based levels.

The game wears its retro 3D shooter influences on its sleeve, offering a mix of stealth and full-on combat. You can approach each facility with a silenced pistol, or go loud with missile launchers and whatever weapons you scavenge from the map.

The choice is yours—grab, choke, snipe, or simply shoot your way through the guards.

Highlights

  • 11 enemy-based levels with multiple approaches: stealth, tactical takedowns, or all-out firefights.
  • Weapon freedom: pick from silencers to missile launchers, and use any weapon found across the map.
  • Environmental scanning: press F to survey your surroundings, locate targets, files, and checkpoints.
  • Alternate history setting with a former CAIA agent protagonist uncovering dark agency secrets.
  • Retro 3D shooter aesthetic with character designs by Lil Ultralisk and Vinrax, music by Chillton and Arnocyreus, and artwork by Kiki Wahyudi.
  • Multiplayer mode and MP maps are planned for a future update.

Who It's For

If you enjoy retro-styled 3D shooters with a stealth option, or you're a fan of espionage stories with a gritty, alternate-history twist, Breaking Intelligence should be on your radar. The game's mix of tactical choice and straightforward action makes it accessible to both stealth purists and run-and-gun players.

The planned multiplayer addition also gives it potential as a social shooter down the line.

Game Info

  • Developer: CheckDeck9
  • Publisher: CD9
  • Release Date: October 28, 2026
  • Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
  • Modes: Single-player (with multiplayer planned)
  • Features: Steam Achievements, Stats, Family Sharing
  • Content Notes: Mild Violence (cartoonish killing and small attacks)
  • Languages: English (full audio support)

Note: The game's description explicitly states that no artificial intelligence was used in its creation. For the latest pricing and user reception, check the Steam store page.