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Shadowrun Returns

In 2054, magic and advanced technology share a world with elves, trolls, orks, and dwarves. You play a shadowrunner, a mercenary drawn into investigating a friend's murder across Seattle, from its slums to corporate offices. Follow leads through missions, conversations, and environmental clues, then face enemies in turn-based tactical combat. Position your team in cover, use weapons or magic, and bring runners with combat, technical, or magical abilities to each job. Choose a starting archetype, then develop your character through a classless skill system that lets you specialize or combine abilities. Runners can also support you with tools such as drones, hacking, and summoned spirits.

Investigate a friend's murder in 2054 Seattle as a shadowrunner, building skills and leading hired allies through tactical battles.

Released 25 Jul 2013

88%positive of
13k player reviews
$14.99
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Investigate a Seattle Murder

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Fight From Cover

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Summon Spirits

The unique cyberpunk-meets-fantasy world of Shadowrun has gained a huge cult following since its creation nearly 25 years ago. Now, creator Jordan Weisman returns to the world of Shadowrun, modernizing this classic game setting as a single player, turn-based tactical RPG.

Developed by Harebrained Schemes · Published by Paradox Interactive

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Common Player Critiques

  1. Short Campaign
  2. Linear Missions
  3. Repetitive Combat
  4. Limited Player Choice
88%
positive of 13k player reviews
76/100
Metacritic

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Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux
Age ratings
  • ClassInd (Brazil) 16 — Violência Temas sensíveis Linguagem imprópria
  • IGRS (Indonesia) BANNED — Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya Penampilan Tokoh Kekerasan
  • Steam (Germany) 18 — Sexualisierte Gewalt / Sexual violence Selbstmord Drogen
Controller required No
DRM / EULA
  • Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA Shadowrun Returns EULA
Metacritic 76/100 View on Metacritic
Website Official website

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