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System Shock 2

A first-person sci-fi horror RPG from 1999 set aboard the starship Von Braun, where the AI SHODAN is the threat. You explore, scavenge, develop your character and fight or sneak past enemies in a tense, story-driven game. Online co-op is possible. Is it your kind of game?

Sci-fi horrorImmersive simRPGPC

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IGDB

89%

388 ratings

Steam:

93%

7,844 reviews

Fits you if

you want atmospheric survival horror with RPG progression and exploration.

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you need modern controls and graphics or dislike scarce resources.

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Platforms
PC
Release date
August 11, 1999
Length
About 13 hours
Difficulty
3/5 (estimated)
Genres
Shooter · Role-playing (RPG)
Themes
Action · Science fiction · Horror · Survival · Stealth
Perspective
First person
Modes
Online up to 4
Languages
2 languages
Text in your language
Yes
Steam Deck
Playable
Microtransactions
None

Frequently asked questions

How long is System Shock 2?
About 13 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is System Shock 2 on?
System Shock 2 is available on PC.
Does System Shock 2 have co-op?
Yes — Online up to 4.
Does System Shock 2 run on Steam Deck?
Playable

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