Shadowrun Returns

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.

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Jul 25, 2013

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MAN MEETS MAGIC & MACHINE. The year is 2054. Magic has returned to the world, awakening powerful creatures of myth and legend. Technology merges with flesh and consciousness. Elves, trolls, orks and dwarves walk among us, while ruthless corporations bleed the world dry. You are a shadowrunner - a mercenary living on the fringes of society, in the shadows of massive corporate arcologies, surviving day-by-day on skill and instinct alone. When the powerful or the desperate need a job done, you get it done... by any means necessary.

In the urban sprawl of the Seattle metroplex, the search for a mysterious killer sets you on a trail that leads from the darkest slums to the city’s most powerful megacorps. You will need to tread carefully, enlist the aid of other runners, and master powerful forces of technology and magic in order to emerge from the shadows of Seattle unscathed.

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. Key Features

- Gripping Tactical Combat: When you’re running the shadows, every turn matters. Choose your actions wisely - move to better cover, charge into melee, or lob a fireball into a crowd of enemies. With the variety of weapons and spells at your disposal, every turn is filled with meaningful choices. A successful run requires commanding a team of runners with the right balance of combat, tech, and magical abilities.

- Skill-Based Character Progression: Choose a starting character archetype and build from there! Street Samurai and Physical Adepts use advanced combat skills to dominate the battlefield, Shamans and Mages summon powerful allies and cast deadly spells, while Riggers and Deckers provide critical technological support, projecting their consciousness directly into drones and computer systems. Shadowrun Returns’ classless skill system allows you to grow your character in any direction you choose. Want to start summoning spirits as an ork Shaman and evolve into a cybered-up weapon specialist? Do it!

- Engaging 2D/3D Art Style: Shadowrun Returns mixes dynamic 3D characters and lighting with a vibrant, hand-painted environment. Illustrated character portraits bring every conversation to life. Explore a world filled with detail, from the slums of the Redmond Barrens to the extravagant offices of powerful corporations.

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Quick facts

Release
Jul 25, 2013: Windows, Mac
Sep 26, 2013: Android, iOS
Oct 30, 2013: Linux
Last updated
May 19, 2026
Storefronts
Xbox, Nintendo, Epic Games Store, and Steam
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG, and Strategy
Tags
Fantasy, Choices Matter, Combat, and Exploration
Moods
Story-rich and Tactical
Social styles
Solo
Demo
Not announced
Price model
Purchase

Languages

Languages
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
Chinese (Simplified)
English
French
German
Italian

Age Rating & Interactive Elements

DEJUS 16

This game contains violence and gore, with depictions of dead bodies, severed body parts and blood. There is a depiction of suicide, and references to sexual abuse. There are also textual references to alcohol and tobacco, with strong language throughout.

Content descriptors

Violência, Temas sensíveis, Linguagem imprópria

Support

Controller & Support

Device support

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Remote Play on Tablet

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System Requirements

Minimum

OS:
Windows XP SP3/Vista/Windows 7
Processor:
x86-compatible 1.4GHz or faster processor
Memory:
2 GB RAM
Graphics:
DirectX compatible 3D graphics card with at least 256MB of addressable memory
DirectX®:
9.0
Hard Drive:
2 GB HD space

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