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Phantom Doctrine

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3.8/5

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3.8

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Phantom Doctrine
Description
Phantom Doctrine is a strategic turn-based espionage thriller set at the peak of the Cold War. Drawing on a wide variety of influences and capturing the subtle intrigue of classic spy films, the game thrust the player into a mysterious world of covert operations, counterintelligence, conspiracy and...
Genre:
Strategy - Turn-based - Sci-fi
Tags:
Strategy, Story Rich, Atmospheric, Sci-fi, Turn-Based, show 7 more... Great Soundtrack, Tactical, Multiplayer, Mature, Violent, Isometric, Stealth
Critics reviews
46 %
Recommend
Game Informer
8/10
IGN
7.4/10
Metro GameCentral
7/10
User reviews

3.8/5

( 71 Reviews )

3.8

71 Reviews

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Product details
2018, Creative Forge Games, ...
System requirements
Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10, Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD Phenom II X4 965 or equivalent, 6 GB RAM, GeForce...
DLCs
Phantom Doctrine Deluxe Edition Upgrade, Phantom Doctrine - Halloween Scare Tactics
Time to beat
34.5 hMain
54.5 h Main + Sides
110 h Completionist
53 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Description
Phantom Doctrine is a strategic turn-based espionage thriller set at the peak of the Cold War. Drawing on a wide variety of influences and capturing the subtle intrigue of classic spy films, the game thrust the player into a mysterious world of covert operations, counterintelligence, conspiracy and paranoia.

As the leader of a secret organization known only as The Cabal, you are charged with preventing a global conspiracy that seeks to pit leader against leader, and nation against nation. By carrying out secret missions, investigating classified files, and interrogating enemy agents, a sinister plot is uncovered. With the clock ticking, it must be thwarted in order to save the world from an unthinkable fate.
  • A Deep Single-Player Story Campaign: the 40+ hour single-player campaign mode features a rich, gripping plot woven with numerous historical events and characters to bring the terrifying reality of the Cold War to life from a unique perspective.
  • Next-generation turn-based combat: offers unprecedented flexibility of movement and actions, including variable Overwatch modes and assault-oriented Breach ability.
  • Expanded battlefield: assets can be positioned around the world, enabling you to call for assistance in the heat of battle. But the enemy can also bring in reinforcements, including heavy weapons and even air support. Don’t bring a knife to a gunfight.
  • Knowledge is power: Improve your chances of success by infiltrating mission locations with undercover operatives. Attempt to stay one step ahead of enemy agents, who are also preparing to spring their own devious traps.
  • Lurk in the shadows with fully-fledged stealth gameplay: Clandestine operations can be completed with suppressed weapons, silent takedowns and cutting edge Cold War technology.
  • Take charge of the crucial counterintelligence operation: Recruit from both the KGB and the CIA, the criminal fraternity, or even utilise the unique talents of subjects of secret government experiments. Weapons, resources and contacts can be secured around the globe, enabling you to command from afar. But if the situation requires a hands-on approach, you will be locked, loaded and ready to fight.
  • Innovative Investigation Board: Utilizing a classic pinboard and string approach, the Investigation Board is the hub from where cases, locations and individuals can be researched to reveal new missions, resources and technologies. In Phantom Doctrine, investigation and intel is an active and vital element of success.
  • Multiplayer Battles: lose friends and make new enemies in ruthless online multiplayer matches. Experience the deviousness and lethality of Phantom Doctrine in easily-accessible and action-packed 1v1 skirmishes.
  • Utilize ruthless Technology: New capabilities can either be stolen from the enemy or researched yourself, and then ruthlessly used to your advantage. Often experimental and morally dubious, brainwashing, interrogation, body engineering and chemical enhancement are all fair game as you extract information by any means necessary.
  • Fully customizable character creation: Operatives can be customized each time they need a new identity. Change their appearance, forge their documents, train them in the deadly arts and send them back into the field.
  • Carefully Designed handcrafted levels: The combination of large, handcrafted maps and meticulous, smart design ensures great visual and gameplay variety. Travel the world of the 1980s in the grip of the Cold War on both sides of the Iron Curtain.
  • Replayable modular campaign: a wide array of mechanics ensures markedly different playthroughs. A unique experience is guaranteed by randomly generated character names and backgrounds, algorithmically populated and adapted maps, and randomized intelligence snippets.
  • A spy thriller from two different points of view: Play as either a former KGB counterintelligence operative or a renegade CIA wet work commando. Each has to come to terms with the truth and challenge the global conspiracy. Complete the campaign to be rewarded with an additional protagonist in Extended Playthrough.
  • No mission is too big or too small: whether infiltrating a busy government facility to surgically assassinate a target, or mounting a full frontal assault on an enemy base. With a plethora of optional objectives, additional loot and intelligence to collect, it is only up to you how complex each mission will be. Your decisions make all the difference.
Popular achievements
Lootcrates are Forever
Collect all loot and documents on a single tactical level.
common  ·  52.03%
Bite the Bullet
Survive an ambush.
common  ·  36.4%
Tailor
Change an agent's identity.
common  ·  46.45%
Tactical Plunder
Loot 50 containers on tactical levels.
common  ·  30.24%
Conspiracy Revealed
Solve a secret file.
common  ·  54%
Goodies
Contents
Standard Edition
Deluxe Edition
manual
soundtrack (FLAC)
artbook
System requirements
Minimum system requirements:
Recommended system requirements:

Multiplayer notice: Phantom Doctrine features crossplay matches that you can play with your friends no matter where the game was purchased (PC only).

Multiplayer notice: Please note that GOG GALAXY is required to access Multiplayer.

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.

Recommended system requirements:

Multiplayer notice: Phantom Doctrine features crossplay matches that you can play with your friends no matter where the game was purchased (PC only).

Multiplayer notice: Please note that GOG GALAXY is required to access Multiplayer.

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.

Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
34.5 hMain
54.5 h Main + Sides
110 h Completionist
53 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Game details
Genre:
Strategy - Turn-based - Sci-fi
Tags:
Strategy, Story Rich, Atmospheric, Sci-fi, Turn-Based, show 7 more... Great Soundtrack, Tactical, Multiplayer, Mature, Violent, Isometric, Stealth
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Release date:
{{'2018-08-14T00:00:00+03:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0300 ' }}
Company:
Creative Forge Games / Good Shepherd Entertainment
Size:
13.9 GB
Links:
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Game features
Achievements
Cloud saves
Controller support
Multi-player
Overlay
Single-player
Languages
English
audio
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Deutsch
audio
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español
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text
français
audio
text
italiano
audio
text
polski
audio
text
русский
audio
text
中文(简体)
audio
text
DLCs
Phantom Doctrine Deluxe Edition Upgrade
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Phantom Doctrine - Halloween Scare Tactics
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Critics reviews
73
Top Critic Average
46 %
Critics Recommend
OpenCritic Rating
Game Informerby Jeff Marchiafava
8/10
Phantom Doctrine demands the patience and calculation of a cold-blooded assassin, but the methodical style of play is rewarding
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IGNby Mike Epstein
7.4/10
The campaign itself can feel drawn out at times thanks to a less-than-stellar story and some obviously recycled content, but there's a real thrill in executing covert missions and putting all the pieces together like a master spy.
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Metro GameCentralby GameCentral
7/10
An inspired XCOM clone, whose spy movie atmosphere inspires an emphasis on stealth rather than action – which is a good job given the somewhat flawed combat.
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User reviews

Posted on: January 18, 2023

vijinho

Verified owner

Games: 431 Reviews: 5

Little action, mostly clicking on a map

If you want to get thrown into the action be warned! When you get to actually partake in a mission, that's prety good, great sound, graphics and presentation, however after several hours I've only trigged ONE mission so far because of the extreme tediousness of the pointless base sections which basically involve you clicking all over a world map to send your agents to recover information to use in a word-association pinboard puzzle of clues, only to find that when you solve one, you get given another one, again and again and again. After spending over 2 hours doing this clickathon after the first mission I have given-up altogether, it's simply not worth wasting time. The game could have been so much more if these base-building parts were minimal, but as it stands it seems like it's about 75% or more of the game.

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Posted on: June 9, 2025

Taka_Dobra_Piecha

Verified owner

Games: 37 Reviews: 1

New players thoughts on game

It seems cool but freaking difficult and ambushes are some sort of misunderstanding. Also base upgrades seem really boring

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Posted on: September 17, 2025

gogprot

Verified owner

Games: 40 Reviews: 4

Eriksholm and XCOM have a child ...

A cold war themed title, tactical round based game ala XCOM and Erikholm's stealth gameplay elements combined. Still easy to get into and most casual friendly. Released in 2018 and fresh as new ...

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Posted on: April 25, 2019

thaiwazz

Verified owner

Games: 142 Reviews: 2

Interesting concept - fails to deliver

The concept of the game sounded quite interesting if you are into round based strategy like XCOM. Sadly the combat is quite a lackluster. The concept of leaving RNG out and adding the "Awareness"-system was a nice try, that didn't work. The stealth gameplay is interesting in the beginning, but when you get a hang of the basics, it's always the same repetition. This can also be said about the random (non main-story) missions. The few maps get multiple times reused and you always play one of 4 mission targets (lay bombs, defuse bombs, kill all enemies, rescue hostage). The main story mission sadly bring not much variance and soon the whole progress feels like a chore. Like in XCOM you can upgrade your hideout, craft new gadgets and train new skills. But everything feels underwhelming. Colllecting clues and gathering intel also tries to bring something new, but fails again, as you always just have to sort random words togther, so it soon feels like the next chore and is rather annoying. I finished the game after 80 hours, but I have to admit, it was like a copmpletionist playthorugh. So you will be able to finish the game much faster. I could not bring myself to even start the expended, 2nd playthrough, where the devs promised to bring more detail into the real thin story. And as I said before, much of the playtime felt like a chore and I just wanted to reach the end of the story in hopes of a grand finale - which was not there. The final mission again just felt lacking. The reason why I still give three stars: - interesting concept, which sadly did not work out. - Solid work by the developer. I encountered no bugs whatsoever and I think I may have a single crash in my +80 hours. - we have to be thankful a developer/publisher tries new concepts/ turn based strategy at all.

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Posted on: October 25, 2025

LeoBlanca

Verified owner

Games: 777 Reviews: 7

Tactical spy game

I like it. Tactical game. Fast turn based system. The tutorial was quite helpful.

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