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Receiver was created for the 7-day FPS challenge to explore gun handling mechanics, randomized levels, and unordered storytelling. Armed only with a handgun and an audio cassette player, you must uncover the secrets of the Mindkill in a building complex infested with automated turrets and hovering shock drones.

Receiver is a simulation, fps and indie game developed and published by Wolfire Games.
Released on April 29th 2013 is available in English on Windows, MacOS and Linux.

It has received 4,141 reviews of which 3,302 were positive and 839 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Receiver into these genres:

Simulation FPS Indie Rogue-like First-Person Action Procedural Generation Difficult Singleplayer Shooter Realistic Abstract Horror Tactical Perma Death Atmospheric Stealth Cyberpunk Sci-fi Survival Horror

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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
  • Processor:2.0 GHz
  • Memory:1 GB RAM
  • Graphics:Passmark G3D 250+
  • Hard Drive:150 MB HD space
MacOS
  • OS:10.6
  • Processor:2.0 GHz
  • Memory:1 GB RAM
  • Graphics:Passmark G3D 250+
  • Hard Drive:150 MB HD space
Linux
  • OS:Ubuntu 12.10
  • Processor:2.0 GHz
  • Memory:1 GB RAM
  • Graphics:Passmark G3D 250+
  • Hard Drive:150 MB HD space

User reviews & Ratings

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March 2025
This game is very fun! It feels very very good, you feel that bullet smack into the robot like it is in Killing Floor 2! Also the game having a Workshop is such a wonderful thing!!! Thank you Developer Man!
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March 2025
This game is pretty fun, but I wouldn't say it is worth five dollars. I am giving it a positive review because if you have some extra money I would recommend buying it. There is a sequel/remake which looks more polished. I haven't played it but have heard it is better. Minor spoiler: I have also heard there is a way to play the original game in the sequel.
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Jan. 2025
Receiver is an incredibly unique and engaging game with mechanics that really stand out. The focus on realism, especially with how you interact with the guns, is impressive. You have to manually operate each weapon, from ejecting magazines to chambering rounds, which creates a level of immersion that's rarely seen in games. The way you need to handle everything by yourself adds a tense, almost survival-like element to each encounter. The game’s minimalist approach and reliance on the player’s skill to manage everything makes it a fresh experience, especially for those who appreciate intricate mechanics. It’s definitely worth checking out for anyone who loves a challenge and enjoys a more hands-on, detailed approach to gameplay. 8/10 Highly recommend it for players who enjoy unique mechanics and a more involved experience.
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Sept. 2024
A really interesting and unique concept that's hard to learn but really satisfying to master once you've got the controls fixed up. The game has really..really bad default controls which you can gladly rebind to your liking which is what i did. I know next to nothing about how a weapon handles or operates yet once i was able to rebind the controls, take 5-10 min to learn those controls and pick a weapon of my choice then i felt the game started to finally hit the mark which is uncommon as it shouldn't really take that long to start enjoying it but giving time, patience aswell as understanding the type of game it is all without tutorials then i found it an engaging experience as i felt i was learning more along the way mainly how about a weapon operates. Alot of people may find it to be really hit or miss, and i do understand the flying drones feel abit too punishing while the turrets feel fair and balanced aswell as next to no tutorials on how the weapons or controls work is questionable but again once you spend time to learn it yourself aswell as customize to your liking then it starts to become really fun and challenging. A unique and interesting concept made in 7 days with the mindset of taking the usual FPS experience and changing it up to be more focused on how the firearm operates that all pays off into a satisfying outcome and i'd call it a success.
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July 2024
I found this game to be a lot of fun! A lot of people say it is very boring but this is only true for the first 2 minutes or so when you are getting shot at a lot and haven't learned the controls yet. There are also cheat codes, which do not require a console, as you can just type it while playing. God mode: iddqd, Slow motion: slomo, more ammo: idkfa.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Receiver is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.

Receiver is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 4.99€ on Steam.

Receiver received 3,302 positive votes out of a total of 4,141 achieving a rating of 7.73.
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Receiver was developed and published by Wolfire Games.

Receiver is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Receiver is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

Receiver is playable and fully supported on Linux.

Receiver is a single-player game.

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

Receiver does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Receiver does not support Steam Remote Play.

Receiver 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.

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Receiver
4.99€
7.7
3,302
839
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Developer
Wolfire Games
Publisher
Wolfire Games
Release 29 Apr 2013
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