Covert Syndrome

Co-op VR corridor shooter where shooting drains your health

Offworld Industries · Released Apr 21, 2017

Violent Action Casual Free To Play Indie

Reviews: Mixed; 69% of 166
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 8 years ago; Jan 3, 2018
Minimum PC: GTX 970; 0 GB RAM · 1.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Covert Syndrome?

You control a mechanized agent tasked with eliminating enemies in this free-to-play, first-person VR shooter. Combat spans six zones with multiple enemy waves, and a separate firing range lets you practice targeting.

For you if...

+you want to fight alongside a co-op partner
+you enjoy fast, demanding firefights against AI enemies

Not for you if...

−you prefer a story-led campaign over wave-based combat
−you prefer continuous movement instead of teleportation

What players say

69% of 166 reviews are positive

Players praise the gunplay and graphics. Recurring criticism describes a prototype-like experience rather than a fully developed game, while recent reviews fault dated controls and poor responsiveness.

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Covert Syndrome system requirements

Minimum: GTX 970, 0 GB RAM, 1.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 SP1 (x64)
Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K CPU
Graphics: Geforce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290
Memory: 8 MB RAM
Storage: 1500 MB available space
Notes: Optional Intergrated Voip. Mic encouraged for Coop!

Does Covert Syndrome have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online and split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Covert Syndrome run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

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PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 11
Steam features: Family Sharing, VR
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Covert Syndrome 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