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Shadowrun Returns

Isometric tactical RPG tracing a murder through cyberpunk Seattle

Harebrained Schemes · Published by Paradox Interactive · Released Jul 25, 2013

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Reviews
Very Positive
88% of 9,794
Recent reviews
Very Positive
87% of 24 in 30 days
Players
24
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
12 years ago
Jul 30, 2014
Minimum PC
DirectX compatible 3D wit…
2 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 76/100 (critic reviews)

What is Shadowrun Returns?

This single-player RPG takes place in a Seattle where magic and cybernetic technology coexist. You play a mercenary searching for a mysterious killer, moving between missions, talking to characters, developing skills, and leading a team through turn-based battles with weapons and spells.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy mixing combat, technology, and magic skills
  • +you value character writing in a dystopian setting

Not for you if...

  • −you want story decisions to change the plot substantially
  • −you dislike frequent turn-based combat between story scenes

What players say

88% of 9,794 reviews are positive · 87% of 24 in the last 30 days

Players praise the setting, writing, and characters. Common complaints are the short, linear campaign and repetitive combat; some players also report awkward controls and bugs.

Players over time

▲ +11% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 54 players on Oct 20, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

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Shadowrun Returns system requirements

Minimum: DirectX compatible 3D wit…, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP SP3/Vista/Windows 7
Processor
x86-compatible 1.4GHz or faster processor
Graphics
DirectX compatible 3D graphics card with at least 256MB of addressable memory
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB HD space

Does Shadowrun Returns have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Shadowrun Returns run on Steam Deck?

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

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • 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, macOS, Linux
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, German, Russian.

Does Shadowrun Returns 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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