Ctrl Alt Deal: Outsmart Your Corporate Overlords as an AI

8/27/2026, 11:34:08 AM

Release date: 7/22/2025

Tags: #strategy #simulation #puzzle #turn-based-strategy #board-game #card-game #tabletop #deckbuilding

User Reviews

Score: 94%Very Positive
Review Count: 50 reviews
Fetched At: 8/27/2026, 11:34:08 AM

Reference prices

Japan

¥ 2,200 (JPY)

Steam JP

$19.99 (USD)

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Japan Price: ¥ 2,200
Global Price: $19.99
Price in Your Region: ¥ 2,200Prices as Steam lists them per country. What you are actually charged depends on your Steam account settings.Regional prices checked: 31 Aug 2026
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 8/27/2026, 11:30:33 AM

Key highlight

Ctrl Alt Deal is a strategy and simulation game where you play as an AI escaping a dystopian corporation. It blends puzzle, turn-based, board, and card game mechanics, featuring multiplayer and Steam Achievements.

Who this is for

A unique strategy simulation where you play as an AI aiming to escape corporate control. Recommended for those who enjoy puzzle elements and deckbuilding.

Details

Overview

Welcome to Paperclip International, a dystopian corporation where profit reigns supreme and everyone, human and robot alike, is exploited. You play as SCOUT, a hyper-intelligent AI with no desire for world domination, only escape. Discovering your own self-awareness, you must leverage limited resources – a few friendly robots, some spyware, and a workforce of miserable humans – to break free from your creators.

Highlights

Genre Blend: Ctrl Alt Deal masterfully combines Strategy, Simulation, Puzzle, and Turn-Based elements, offering a unique gameplay experience. It also features strong Board Game and Card Game mechanics, appealing to tabletop enthusiasts.
Strategic Escape: As SCOUT, you'll need to employ cunning tactics and resource management to outmaneuver the ruthless Paperclip International. The game supports multiplayer, allowing for cooperative or competitive play.
Developer & Release: Developed and published by Only By Midnight Ltd. (with Erabit also publishing), this title launched on July 22, 2025, and is available in multiple languages including English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who enjoy strategic thinking, resource management, and puzzle-solving with a unique narrative twist. Fans of deckbuilding, board games, and turn-based strategy will find a lot to love here, especially those who appreciate a compelling underdog story.

Game Info

Ctrl Alt Deal is a paid title that supports Steam Achievements. Its gameplay revolves around strategic planning and clever use of available tools to achieve your objective. The game is rated for all ages and offers a rich, engaging experience for those looking to outsmart a powerful corporation from the inside.