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As a hacker on a station ruled by SHODAN, explore its decks, fight cyborgs, solve puzzles, and breach cyberspace.
Released 22 Oct 2015
Explore Citadel Decks
Hack Station Security
Solve Audio-Log Clues
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Developed by Looking Glass Studios, Nightdive Studios · Published by Nightdive Studios, Atari









You are a hacker who wakes aboard Citadel Station after a disaster has left its crew dead, transformed, or under the control of SHODAN, a rogue AI. Explore the station and work to stop her plans.
Move through interconnected decks, fight cyborgs, robots, and mutants, and search for supplies and equipment. Audio logs, messages, and environmental details reveal what happened and provide clues, while puzzles and access panels open new routes.
Manage health, energy, weapons, ammunition, and hardware as you explore and return to earlier areas. You can also enter cyberspace to steal information, hack security, and face digital defenses.
Reviewers who enjoy the game commonly point to Citadel's unsettling atmosphere, the satisfaction of exploring its connected decks, and the story pieced together from logs and surroundings. Some also appreciate the range of weapons and systems, and SHODAN's taunting presence. Others find the controls and interface difficult to learn, while reports of choppy movement and other port problems appear in some reviews.


| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 6 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Metacritic | 85/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |