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POSTAL Redux

Top-down twin-stick shooter with violent levels and online co-op

Running With Scissors · Released May 20, 2016

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Reviews
Very Positive
91% of 8,093
Recent reviews
Very Positive
90% of 86 in 30 days
Players
19
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
8 months ago
Feb 26, 2026
Minimum PC
DirectX 10 GPU
4 GB RAM · 4 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 54/100 (critic reviews)

What is POSTAL Redux?

POSTAL Redux is an isometric twin-stick shooter that remakes the original POSTAL. As the POSTAL Dude, you fight armed attackers across a town gripped by violence, using guns and explosives in a level-based campaign. You can also play online co-op, deathmatch, or a score-focused Rampage mode.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy fast-paced, top-down gunfights with varied weapons
  • +you want to play a violent campaign cooperatively
  • +you like grim settings and unsettling atmosphere

Not for you if...

  • −you want varied objectives beyond fighting through levels
  • −you prefer combat without graphic violence or gore

What players say

91% of 8,093 reviews are positive · 90% of 86 in the last 30 days

Players praise the smoother shooting and updated visuals, and some enjoy the co-op campaign. Others say the combat grows repetitive and the remake loses some of the original's unsettling atmosphere. Some players also report crashes.

Players over time

▼ -12% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 29 players on Oct 4, 2026.

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How many players finish POSTAL Redux?

25% of Steam players have unlocked «The Final Descent», 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

POSTAL Redux screenshot 1

POSTAL Redux system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 10 GPU, 4 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 10
Processor
2.0 GHz dual core processor
Graphics
DirectX10 compatible graphics card w/ dedicated 512MB RAM
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB available space
DirectX
Version 10
Notes
Requires a 64 bit operating system

Recommended

OS
Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 10
Processor
2.5 GHz multi core processor
Graphics
DirectX10 compatible graphics card w/ dedicated 1GB RAM
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB available space
DirectX
Version 10
Notes
Requires a 64 bit operating system

Does POSTAL Redux have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online; PvP online. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does POSTAL Redux run on Steam Deck?

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

  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen 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
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Achievements
25
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Age rating
17+
Languages
Full audio: English, Simplified Chinese.

Does POSTAL Redux 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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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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