Shiner

Turn-based RPG where defeating enemies teaches you their attacks

Team Shiner · Published by DigiPen Institute of Technology · Released Mar 17, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 90% of 231
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Oct 7, 2025
Minimum PC: HD 4000; 4 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Shiner?

This free, single-player strategy RPG spans four zones with a fully voiced cast of colorful characters. You begin with a basic punch and build a loadout of up to four attacks, choosing combinations to counter opponents who heal completely or reflect damage.

For you if...

+you prefer short adventures over long campaigns
+you like cute character designs and cartoon visuals

Not for you if...

−you want real-time action rather than turn-based combat

What players say

90% of 231 reviews are positive

Players praise the puzzle-like battles and the room to experiment with abilities. Older reviews criticize the lack of a save feature.

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Shiner system requirements

Minimum: HD 4000, 4 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-6500
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 460 MB available space

Does Shiner have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Shiner run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 12
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Shiner 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