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Teeth-clenching stealth, followed by tactical hardcore gunplay for those not looking for a quiet way in. Intravenous redefines challenging stealth-action and will keep you on the edge of your seat!

2021ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Explosive Squat Games
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Frequently asked about Intravenous

Is Intravenous verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Intravenous is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Intravenous cost?
Intravenous is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Intravenous?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Intravenous are Intravenous 2, Police Stories, Suit for Hire.
Who developed Intravenous?
Intravenous was developed by Explosive Squat Games and published by HypeTrain Digital.

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