In Strike Hard // Walk Soft, two players take on the roles of either a protagonist or an antagonist. The objective of the game is for the protagonist to successfully hunt down and eliminate the antagonist, while the latter tries to do the same to the former. However, both players must be careful not to let themselves become the hunted, as this will result in a loss. The game is played in turns, with each player taking their respective turn to move around the board and take actions. During their turn, players can use a variety of stealthy techniques to try and gain an advantage over their opponent. These include hiding in shadows, using distraction devices, and moving silently to avoid detection. The first player to successfully eliminate their opponent wins the game.
Mouse only, basics are explained in tutorial.