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Precursors

First-person sci-fi RPG with organic weapons and ammunition you breed

Deep Shadows · Published by GFI · Released Feb 3, 2017

ActionRPG

Reviews
Mostly Positive
77% of 82
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
9 years ago
Nov 14, 2016
Minimum PC
6600 GS
1 GB RAM · 8 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Precursors?

Precursors combines first-person shooting, role-playing, and space simulation in a single-player journey across freely explorable alien planets. You complete quests, talk to inhabitants, trade goods, and control vehicles and spacecraft, fighting space battles and boarding other ships.

For you if...

  • +you like tackling encounters through different approaches
  • +you enjoy managing inventory, perks, and equipment upgrades

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer short trips between quests and characters

What players say

77% of 82 reviews are positive

Players praise planetary exploration and the blend of shooting, role-playing, and spaceflight. Many recommend unofficial patches, while complaints include progression-blocking bugs and mouse acceleration problems; one player also reports corrupted quicksaves.

Screenshots and trailer

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Precursors system requirements

Minimum: 6600 GS, 1 GB RAM, 8 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
Processor
Pentium 4/Athlon XP 3 ГГц
Graphics
GeForce 6600 GS/Radeon 9600
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
8 GB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Core 2 Duo/Athlon X2 2.5 ГГц
Graphics
GeForce 8800/Radeon X1800
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
8 GB available space

Does Precursors have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Precursors run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Precursors 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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