Shell Runner

Top-down extraction shooter where each run puts your equipment at risk

Reija · Published by Reija, indie.io · Released Apr 11, 2025

Reviews: Mixed; 60% of 82
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Apr 11, 2025
Minimum PC: 1060; 8 GB RAM; Full requirements

What is Shell Runner?

This top-down shooter takes place in a corporate-ruled city in 2045, where you carry out mercenary contracts using remotely controlled bodies called Shells. You fight through procedurally generated missions, gather loot, and extract, either solo or in online co-op.

For you if...

+you enjoy experimenting with weapons, gadgets, and character abilities
+you like planning your approach against enemies who outnumber you

Not for you if...

−you expect a lengthy campaign with constantly changing mission types

What players say

60% of 82 reviews are positive

Players praise the cyberpunk look and extraction-based gameplay. Common complaints focus on repetitive missions, limited progression, and bugs. Recent reviewers also criticize the lack of updates.

Screenshots and trailer

Shell Runner system requirements

Minimum: 1060, 8 GB RAM.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10+, 64-bit
Processor: 2.5Ghz+
Graphics: 1060
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 3 MB available space

Does Shell Runner have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Shell Runner run on Steam Deck?

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

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 graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 33
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Shell Runner use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

We've created voice lines for the player's hub A.I. companion, known as L.A.N.A. (short for Logical Artificial Neural Assistant), to narrate tutorial texts. They are all pre-rendered.

The statement mentions: ArtVoicesText & translations

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