Archeo: Shinar

Economic strategy about managing archaeological expeditions, staff, money, and reputation

Artists Entertainment · Released Sep 11, 2019

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 71% of 97
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 6 years ago; Oct 4, 2020
Minimum PC: HD 505; 1 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Archeo: Shinar?

You run an archaeology operation in a strategy game that alternates turn-based preparation with real-time expeditions. You hire explorers, deal with their phobias, invest in land and buildings, and make choices in short story events.

For you if...

+you enjoy dark humor in management games
+you want local competitive multiplayer as well as solo play

Not for you if...

−you want hands-on exploration rather than an expedition management role
−you prefer simple systems that require little learning

What players say

71% of 97 reviews are positive

Players praise the art style and staff-management systems. Complaints focus on unclear tutorials, repetitive expeditions, and a lack of polish.

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Archeo: Shinar system requirements

Minimum: HD 505, 1 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: 64-bit Operating Systems (Windows 7, Windows 8.1)
Processor: Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 505
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Archeo: Shinar have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Archeo: Shinar run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 34
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Archeo: Shinar use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam