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Red Dead Redemption

Open-world Western action following an outlaw hunting former gang members

Rockstar Games, Double Eleven · Published by Rockstar Games · Released Oct 29, 2024

Action

Third-party account required

Reviews
Very Positive
92% of 22K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
93% of 506 in 30 days
Players
591
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Dec 3, 2024
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 960
8 GB RAM · 12 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Red Dead Redemption?

A single-player, third-person open-world action game set in the Old West. You explore and fight as former outlaw John Marston, who tracks down the remaining members of the Van der Linde Gang. The package also includes the zombie-horror story Undead Nightmare and Game of the Year Edition bonus content.

For you if...

  • +you want a story-focused open-world Western
  • +you enjoy third-person shooting and action-adventure exploration
  • +you want a separate zombie-horror companion story

Not for you if...

  • −you want multiplayer rather than a solo campaign
  • −you expect a remake instead of an updated port

What players say

92% of 22,142 reviews are positive · 93% of 506 in the last 30 days

Players praise the focused story, memorable characters, Western setting, and Undead Nightmare. The most common complaints are the price and the required Rockstar launcher and account login; some players also report account-linking and support problems.

Players over time

▼ -34% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 1,271 players on Sep 21, 2026.

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Oct 20, 2026607
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Oct 11, 2026855
Oct 10, 2026791
Oct 9, 2026757
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Oct 7, 2026721
Oct 6, 2026797
Oct 4, 2026896
Oct 3, 2026819
Oct 2, 2026673
Oct 1, 2026597
Sep 30, 2026617
Sep 29, 2026691
Sep 27, 2026891
Sep 26, 2026847
Sep 25, 2026844
Sep 24, 2026882
Sep 23, 2026626
Sep 23, 2026868
Sep 22, 2026946
Sep 21, 20261,271

How many players finish Red Dead Redemption?

21% of Steam players have unlocked «Nurture or Nature?», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

Red Dead Redemption screenshot 1

Red Dead Redemption system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 960, 8 GB RAM, 12 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10 64-Bit
Processor
Intel® Core™ i5-4670 / AMD FX-9590
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R7 360
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
12 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 64-Bit
Processor
Intel® Core™ i5-8500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
Graphics
NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 5700 XT
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
12 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12
Notes
SSD recommended

Does Red Dead Redemption have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Red Dead Redemption run on Steam Deck?

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

  • The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • First time setup requires active internet connection
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Third-party account
Rockstar Games (Supports Linking to Steam Account)
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
51
Steam features
HDR
Age rating
17+
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does Red Dead Redemption 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 Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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