PCGame

Receiver

First-person shooter with manual gun handling and randomized levels

Wolfire Games · Released Apr 29, 2013

ActionIndieSimulation

Reviews
Mostly Positive
80% of 4,189
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Playing now
1
right now
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update
3 years ago
Jun 5, 2023

What is Receiver?

This single-player shooter takes place in a building complex guarded by automated turrets and hovering shock drones. You operate a handgun, move through randomized levels, and collect audio tapes about the Mindkill.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy careful shooting and planning each encounter
  • +you like tense runs through changing room layouts

Not for you if...

  • −you want combat that leaves room for mistakes
  • −you expect a wide selection of weapons and enemies

What players say

80% of 4,189 reviews are positive

Players praise the detailed firearm controls and the tension of moving through hostile rooms. Common complaints include limited variety, punishing deaths, and too little guidance for learning the controls.

Screenshots and trailer

Receiver

Receiver system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
Windows XP
Processor
2.0 GHz
Graphics
Passmark G3D 250+
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
150 MB HD space

Recommended

OS
Windows 7
Processor
2.0 GHz
Graphics
Passmark G3D 1000+
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
150 MB HD space

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam features
Workshop, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Playable

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • Default configuration is not performant
  • Native resolution not supported

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English.

Tags

Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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