Game Overview
ThreatGEN: Red vs. Blue is an educational game-based cybersecurity simulator designed for those with genuine interest in cybersecurity. Learn and practice cybersecurity concepts & strategy, play as the red team (hackers) or the blue team (defenders), single player or online vs. a colleague. ThreatGEN: Red vs. Blue is not designed to be just a “game” meant strictly for entertainment. It is a game-based (or gamified) cybersecurity simulator designed for educational purposes. Therefore, it might be very challenging for some people, and common “gameplay” or “quality of life” features might also be absent or different than one might expect from a standard gaming experience. ThreatGEN: Red vs. Blue was created by experienced, professional (ethical) “hackers” and penetration testers and is designed to help you learn real-world cybersecurity methods and strategies! Learn how hackers think, operate, and attack systems by playing the part of the red team (no prior skills necessary)! Play the part of the blue team and learn about real cybersecurity controls, technology, methods, and strategies! Sharpen your cybersecurity knowledge and skills by seeing the “big picture”, how everything works together in a broader strategy.
Features
- Based on real-world cybersecurity
- 1-on-1 internet and local hot seat (shared screen) multiplayer
- Single player versus the computer AI
- Cross-platform multiplayer enabled
- In-game real-world cybersecurity advice and hints
- Configurable settings
- In-game “Wiki” with game play concepts and instructions, as well as real-world cybersecurity definitions and concepts
- Comprehensive game guide (pdf)
- Active Discord community with gamers as well as cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts
Installation Instructions
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.com.
- Wait 15 seconds, then click on the “free download” button. Allow the file transfer to complete (note that speeds may be slower with the free plan; upgrading to UploadHaven Pro will increase speeds).
- Once the transfer is complete, right-click the .zip file and select “Extract to ThreatGEN: Red vs. Blue” (To do this you must have 7-Zip, which you can get here).
- Open the folder that you just extracted and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy the game! If you encounter any missing DLL errors, check the Redist or _CommonRedist folder and install all necessary programs.
Download Links
Download the full version of the game using the links below.
🛠 Easy Setup Guide
- Check for missing DLL files: Navigate to the
_Redistor_CommonRedistfolder in the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and other dependencies. - Use 7-Zip to extract files: If you receive a “file corrupted” error, re-download and extract again.
- Run as Administrator: Right-click the game’s executable file and select “Run as Administrator” to avoid save issues.
💡 Helpful Tips
- Need installation help? Read our full FAQ & Troubleshooting Guide.
- Antivirus False Positives: Temporarily pause your antivirus software during extraction to prevent it from mistakenly blocking game files.
- Update GPU Drivers: For better performance, update your NVIDIA drivers or AMD drivers.
- Game won’t launch? Try compatibility mode or install missing DirectX updates.
- Still getting errors? Some games require updated Visual C++ Redistributables. Download the All-in-One VC Redist Package and install all versions.
❓ Need More Help?
Visit our FAQ page for solutions to frequently asked questions and common issues.
System Requirements
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 or better (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i3 64-bit 1.5 GHz CPU or better
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Standard onboard graphics
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Sound Card: Standard onboard sound
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