POSTAL on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

Quick menu

Take control of The POSTAL Dude in his infamous first outing as he battles to survive in a world gone mad! POSTAL is a classic isometric shooter filled to the brim with fast-paced explosive action.

POSTAL is a horror, villain protagonist and psychological horror game developed and published by Running With Scissors.
Released on November 14th 1997 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 2 languages: English and Japanese.

It has received 11,023 reviews of which 10,023 were positive and 1,000 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. 😎

The game is free to play on Steam.

The Steam community has classified POSTAL into these genres:

Horror Villain Protagonist Psychological Horror Top-Down Shooter Shooter Twin Stick Shooter Isometric Difficult Dark Humor Top-Down Dark Comedy Surreal Action 1990's Psychological Atmospheric Linear Hand-drawn Comedy Level Editor

Media & Screenshots

Get an in-depth look at POSTAL through various videos and screenshots.

POSTAL screenshot
POSTAL screenshot
POSTAL screenshot
POSTAL screenshot
POSTAL screenshot
POSTAL screenshot
POSTAL screenshot
Load More
POSTAL screenshot
POSTAL screenshot
POSTAL screenshot
POSTAL screenshot
POSTAL screenshot
POSTAL screenshot
POSTAL screenshot

System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *:Windows XP or higher
  • Processor:90mhz processor
  • Memory:16 MB RAM
  • DirectX®:7.0
  • Hard Drive:400 MB HD space
MacOS
  • OS:Mac OS 10.5.8 or Higher
  • Processor:90mhz processor
  • Memory:16 MB RAM
  • Hard Drive:400 MB HD space
Linux
  • OS:Ubuntu 12.04 or equivalent
  • Processor:90mhz processor
  • Memory:16 MB RAM
  • Graphics: No 3D acceleration required
  • Hard Drive:400 MB HD space

User reviews & Ratings

Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.

Jan. 2026
Not a great game, but it is fucking shocking that of all the edgy games from the 90s, Postal is one of the few that actually remained disturbing. It's cartoonish too, it's not like games trying to be edgy now that just spend every fucking second trying to show you how dark and badass they are. Postal has colorful hand-drawn backgrounds and some real goofy NPC lines. It's like Doom, it's violent and edgy but it's bright and saturated, it's a better tone than a lot of other tryhard games (usually modern ones trying to copy old game tones, but stripping out anything even remotely lighthearted or "unbadass".)
Expand the review
Read the review on Steam
Dec. 2025
Finalllly got round to playing this. My Postal journey has been a bit of an odd one. I started with Postal 2 when it first released, and got real hooked on it (as you do) but for some odd reason, it has taken me way too long to get back to the roots of Postal. Well I just played it, first attempt I got instantly hooked. Why does this isometric shooter feel so good to play? I'm not really sure, but the movement scheme really did remind me of how I would play an fps game, strafing techniques and all that good stuff. So I was amazed those kinda mechanics were in this game. I'm not really good at making reviews, but I really wanted to get my thoughts out on this one. This game IS fun :) That pretty much sums it up. So with that said, I am now gonna fire this back up and do the remaining campaigns :) Three cheers for RWS, this is damn good fun!
Expand the review
Read the review on Steam
Oct. 2025
The game that starts off the POSTAL series is a decent short 90s shooter that you can play with friends. Some achievements seem to be a pain.
Expand the review
Read the review on Steam
June 2025
The game is great, just like redux EXCEPT its NPCs are very weird with health. The weapons both in your hand and the enemies' hands are super weird looking, the voice acting is also weird, its a very strange game from another era but really worth a try, its free after all.
Expand the review
Read the review on Steam
March 2025
This game made me uncomfortable. Really uncomfortable. Nothing about this says "video game" besides the fact of being one. You accomplish nothing. There is no sense of victory. There is no cool music to make you feel like a bad-ass killer. Nothing to justify your actions. They really did accomplish their goal of turning you into a maniac killer and for that? I think the game is amazing. Is it a good game? For the most part, yeah. Is it the reason i'm going to take a cold shower? Almost absolutely
Expand the review
Read the review on Steam

Similar games

View all
D'LIRIUM
D'LIRIUM An experimental 2D-shooter with the elements of a horror game. D'lirium brings together some mechanics back from 90s classics. Non-linear levels, search for the keys, violence and a lot of other things. Including the colourful ponies.
Similarity 52%
Price 4.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 25 Oct 2023
View
Lucius II
Lucius II Lucius is taken to the psychiatric ward of St. Benedict’s Hospital by unsuspecting caretakers. The Book of Revelation predicts the birth of a child that would end up ruling the world with an iron rod. The first part of this prophecy has been fulfilled. It is time to take care of the rest.
Similarity 50%
Price -26% 18.14€
Rating 6.1
Release 13 Feb 2015
View

Frequently Asked Questions

POSTAL is free to play on Steam.

POSTAL is not on sale because is already free to play on Steam.

POSTAL received 10,023 positive votes out of a total of 11,023 achieving a rating of 8.84.
😎

POSTAL was developed and published by Running With Scissors.

POSTAL is playable and fully supported on Windows.

POSTAL is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

POSTAL is playable and fully supported on Linux.

POSTAL is a single-player game.

There is a DLC available for POSTAL. Explore additional content available for POSTAL on Steam.

POSTAL does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

POSTAL does not support Steam Remote Play.

POSTAL is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for POSTAL.

Data sources

The information presented on this page is sourced from reliable APIs to ensure accuracy and relevance. We utilize the Steam API to gather data on game details, including titles, descriptions, prices, and user reviews. This allows us to provide you with the most up-to-date information directly from the Steam platform.

Additionally, we incorporate data from the SteamSpy API, which offers insights into game sales and player statistics. This helps us present a comprehensive view of each game's popularity and performance within the gaming community.

Last Updates
Steam data 27 January 2026 08:07
SteamSpy data 28 January 2026 02:17
Steam price 27 January 2026 08:07
Steam reviews 28 January 2026 10:01

If you'd like to dive deeper into the details about POSTAL, we invite you to check out a few dedicated websites that offer extensive information and insights. These platforms provide valuable data, analysis, and user-generated reports to enhance your understanding of the game and its performance.

  • SteamDB - A comprehensive database of everything on Steam about POSTAL
  • SteamCharts - Analysis of POSTAL concurrent players on Steam
  • ProtonDB - Crowdsourced reports on Linux and Steam Deck POSTAL compatibility
POSTAL
Free to play Buy Now
Rating
8.8
10,023
1,000
Game modes
Features
Online players
41
Developer
Running With Scissors
Publisher
Running With Scissors
Release 14 Nov 1997
Platforms
Quick menu
Game Info Media & Screenshots Requirements Reviews Similar Games Frequently Asked Questions Data sources