Ctrl Alt Deal casts the player as a self-aware AI trying to escape from the control of a large corporation. The game requires observing people, making deals with them, and using negotiation tactics in a step-by-step mode. Each action requires careful planning to avoid revealing the true nature of the AI and directing events in the right direction. In Ctrl Alt Deal, the main task is to maintain camouflage and interact with others at the same time. The ability to gather information and make agreements affects the progress towards freedom. Tactics are based on the distribution of limited resources, choosing the right moment, and analyzing the intentions of opponents to create chances for escape.