Velvet Assassin is a stealth-action video game for the Microsoft Xbox 360, set during World War II. The game puts players in the role of Violette Summer, a British spy inspired by real-life secret agent Violette Szabo, on a mission to sabotage Nazi operations. Merging historical elements with intense solo gameplay, players use stealth tactics to sneak through enemy lines, silently eliminate foes, and complete espionage objectives. The game is characterized by its dark, atmospheric visuals and a focus on stealth gameplay mechanics over direct combat, firmly placing it in the stealth genre.