Shadow Harvest: Phantom Ops is an action-packed game developed by Black Lion Studios. The game is set in a world where conflicts over dwindling natural resources have led to numerous wars and political unrest. As an ISA agent, Cpt. Myra Lee is sent to Mogadishu to investigate how US-made weapons are being used in combat by Somali military forces against rebel units. Here, she teams up with Cpt. Aron Alvarez, a close combat specialist of the US Army's 1st SFOD-Delta. Together, they discover that the illegal trade of US weapon systems is just the tip of the iceberg.

The game features two completely different characters, each with their own unique set of skills and abilities. Players can switch between them at any time during the game to take advantage of each character's strengths. The game also offers a vast array of weapons and technologies that enhance both characters' abilities. The open level design and optional secondary objectives leave the outcome completely up to the player to choose. The gripping storyline unfolds organically through the gameplay, with a better than 13:1 ratio of gameplay to cutscenes.