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RUINER

Top-down cyberpunk shooter with slow-motion attacks and scavenged weapons

Reikon Games · Published by Devolver Digital · Released Sep 26, 2017

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Reviews
Very Positive
89% of 11K
Recent reviews
Mostly Positive
75% of 58 in 30 days
Players
9
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
7 years ago
Sep 26, 2019
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 460
4 GB RAM · 10 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 75/100 (critic reviews)

What is RUINER?

RUINER is a single-player, top-down shooter set in the cyberpunk city of Rengkok in 2091. You fight groups of enemies with guns, melee weapons, a dash, an energy shield, and the ability to slow time while searching for your kidnapped brother with help from a hacker.

For you if...

  • +you like fast, difficult fights viewed from above
  • +you enjoy experimenting with different combat abilities
  • +you prefer single-player action in a cyberpunk setting

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer slow, forgiving action over demanding fights
  • −you are sensitive to flashing lights
  • −you want a long, story-focused campaign

What players say

89% of 11,141 reviews are positive · 75% of 58 in the last 30 days

Players praise the cyberpunk art direction and soundtrack, and many enjoy the fast combat and ability combinations. Common complaints include awkward controls and cluttered visuals; some players also find the story thin and combat arenas frustrating.

Players over time

▼ -64% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 25 players on Oct 7, 2026.

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Nov 7, 20269
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Oct 3, 202621
Oct 2, 20265
Oct 1, 202610
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Sep 29, 20265
Sep 28, 20268
Sep 27, 202616
Sep 26, 202610
Sep 25, 20268
Sep 24, 202618
Sep 23, 202615
Sep 23, 20268
Sep 22, 202614

How many players finish RUINER?

19% of Steam players have unlocked «Good dog», the achievement for finishing the main story.

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Screenshots and trailer

RUINER screenshot 1

RUINER system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 460, 4 GB RAM, 10 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7/8.1/10 x64
Processor
Intel Core i5-760 (4 * 2800) or equivalent / AMD Athlon II X4 645 AM3 (4 * 3100) or equivalent
Graphics
GeForce GTX 460 (1024 MB) / Radeon HD 6850 (1024 MB)
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
10 GB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows 7/8.1/10 x64
Processor
Intel Core i5-4670K (4 * 3400) or equivalent / AMD FX-6350 (6 * 3900) or equivalent
Graphics
GeForce GTX 660 (2048 MB) / Radeon HD 7970 (3072 MB)
Memory
6 GB RAM
Storage
10 GB available space

Does RUINER have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does RUINER run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • 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
33
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Age rating
17+
Languages
Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Polish, Russian, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Ukrainian, Italian, Turkish.

Does RUINER 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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