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BioShock

A first-person shooter set in an underwater dystopian city. You combine guns with genetic powers, hacking and upgrades while exploring a decaying, atmospheric world and piecing together its story. Single-player only. Shooting is only one part of it, and exploring each area carefully pays off. Is it your kind of game?

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90%

3,222 ratings

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93%

25,201 reviews

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you want story and atmosphere woven into a first-person shooter.

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you want big multiplayer or a modern, open structure.

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Platforms: PlayStation · PC · Xbox
Release date: August 21, 2007
Length: About 16 hours
Difficulty: 3/5 (estimated)
Genres: Shooter · Puzzle · Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure
Themes: Action · Science fiction · Horror · Stealth · Open world
Perspective: First person
Modes: Solo only
Languages: 3 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Playable
Microtransactions: None

Frequently asked questions

How long is BioShock?: About 16 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is BioShock on?: BioShock is available on PlayStation · PC · Xbox.
Does BioShock have co-op?: No, BioShock is single-player only.
Does BioShock run on Steam Deck?: Playable
What does BioShock cost?: $19.99 on Steam.