Gunpoint is an engaging stealth puzzle game that allows players to creatively manipulate its environments to outsmart foes. In the role of a freelance spy, you accept various missions from clients, aiming to infiltrate high-security buildings and acquire sensitive data. The game’s primary tool, the Crosslink, enables you to see the wiring of security systems, providing the freedom to reorganize them to your advantage. For instance, you can connect a lightswitch to a trapdoor, tricking guards into disastrous situations.

With over 20 missions set in a noir-inspired narrative filled with murder and espionage, players can choose their approach: whether stealthy, aggressive, or a mix of both. The game encourages exploration of unique solutions to puzzles that others may overlook, along with the option to purchase specialized gadgets to tailor gameplay. Players are also given the autonomy to manipulate story elements, including the option to deceive clients.

Gunpoint's design ensures that all story elements are skippable, accommodating different playstyles. With no traditional bosses and a single-shot consequence for both players and enemies, the game emphasizes strategy and cunning over brute force.