Game Overview
A government-run city becomes both prison and battlefield in Firewall, an indie action game that frames rebellion as a desperate fight to reconnect, evade surveillance, and recover a captured friend. Hackers Issac, James, and Zach attempt to reach a vital connection point, only for anti-rebellion forces to turn their escape into a crisis when James disappears. The tone mixes digital-age paranoia with straightforward gunfights, placing a small crew against a system that controls the streets as tightly as it controls information.
Firewall alternates between two parallel layers of play: a computerized combat space and an “in real life” escape sequence. In the computer sections, it plays like a shooter from either first- or third-person perspective, with health management and an arsenal including pistols, automatic weapons, rifles, sniper weapons, RPGs, grenades, and mines. These missions focus on pushing through hostile forces while uncovering James’s location and deciding whether the group’s objective is personal escape or citywide liberation. Outside that digital layer, the pace changes into stealth-puzzle survival, where avoiding detection, fleeing threats, and staying out of enemy fire matter more than simply clearing every encounter. Keyboard-and-mouse and controller support let players choose the control setup that feels most natural.
Its split structure gives Firewall more variety than a conventional corridor shooter, shifting between loud firefights and vulnerable moments where running is smarter than shooting. The contrast between virtual combat and physical danger also fits the hacker-rebellion premise, even when the action remains direct and arcade-like rather than heavily simulated. Players looking for a compact, story-driven shooter with a cyberpunk-flavored resistance theme should find plenty to enjoy, especially if they like switching between combat and stealth instead of committing to only one style. Veterans should expect a smaller-scale production, while newcomers can appreciate the accessible weapons, clear stakes, and flexible viewpoint options.
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Installation
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to Firewall.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Firewall?
After extracting Firewall, navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 4.04 GB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.