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Shenmue I & II

Open-world martial arts adventures built around clues and daily routines

D3T · Published by SEGA · Released Aug 21, 2018

ActionAdventureRPG

Reviews
Very Positive
89% of 2,280
Recent reviews
Very Positive
92% of 14 in 30 days
Players
12
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
7 years ago
Nov 15, 2018
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 650 Ti
4 GB RAM · 30 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Shenmue I & II?

This collection brings together two open-world action adventures set in 1980s Japan and Hong Kong. As Ryo Hazuki, you investigate your father's murder by questioning residents and examining objects. You also fight using jujitsu moves, play minigames, and respond to quick-time prompts while shops and residents follow daily schedules.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy exploring neighborhoods at an unhurried pace
  • +you like piecing together clues through conversations
  • +you want martial arts fights alongside everyday diversions

Not for you if...

  • −you want a fast pace without waiting for scheduled events
  • −you prefer clear directions to the next story objective
  • −you dislike quick-time events during action scenes

What players say

89% of 2,280 reviews are positive · 92% of 14 in the last 30 days

Players praise the detailed neighborhoods, daily routines, music, and story. Common complaints include long waits, awkward controls and combat, and quick-time prompts that fail to register. Some players report crashes or trouble launching the game.

Players over time

▼ -29% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 28 players on Oct 3, 2026.

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How many players finish Shenmue I & II?

13% of Steam players have unlocked «Shenmue: Stay Down!», 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

Shenmue I & II screenshot 1

Shenmue I & II system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 4 GB RAM, 30 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 64Bit
Processor
Intel i3-560 / AMD FX-4300
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti (1GB Vram) / AMD Radeon 6990
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
30 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions

Recommended

Notes
Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions”

Does Shenmue I & II have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Shenmue I & II run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

  • Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
55
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Shenmue I & II 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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