Showgunners on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information
Quick menu
As a contestant on a high stakes reality game show of the future, you must survive a dangerous urban environment packed with traps, confounding puzzles, and heavily armed psychopaths. Turn-based combat in hand crafted levels, built for entertainment.
Showgunners is a turn-based tactics, turn-based combat and turn-based strategy game
developed by Artificer
and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment.
Released on May 02nd 2023 is available only on Windows
in 10 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Ukrainian.
It has received 1,570 reviews of which 1,474 were positive and 96 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 28.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 0.77€ on Gamivo.
The Steam community has classified Showgunners into these genres:
Media & Screenshots
Get an in-depth look at Showgunners through various videos and screenshots.
Load More
System requirements
These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.
Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 960 4 GB / Radeon RX 570 4 GB
Prices
User reviews & Ratings
Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.
Honestly, having "just" a linear campaign to tackle is perfectly fine. Not everything needs to be a grand campaign in the spirit of XCOM or an open-ended experience like Cyber Knights: Flashpoint. Good stuff in here. Showgunners isn't necessarily out of this world, but in my book it's a respectable title.
This is probably the closest we're ever going to get to Dungeon Crawler Carl the game, but a lots here - tactical combat, explosives, sarcastic announcers, annoying fans, weapons painted lurid colours and lots of traps! The combat arenas are small and tight - good for a quick blast. Your not going to be doing turn based across a large map. I would recommend this as its fun so far. Downsides: Occasionally the view can be VERY restrictive...
A very interesting tactical game, possibly what "Midnight Suns" aspired to be, similar to the "close quarters" approach of XCOM: Chimera Squad, though less "close," and definitely an evolution of chess. Everything seems very well balanced. And most of the times when it seems like "not the same thing again," it surprises with new enemies, puzzles, and challenges. The story, true to its sci-fi setting, is a bit linear, but it provides a fitting framework that evokes a "Running Man" feeling. You're eager to find out what happens next, and the grand finale rounds it all off perfectly. Besides the battles, there is a skill tree, a market for weapons and accessories, and the abilities of companions allow for fun combinations. The sound effects and music create a thrilling atmosphere, and the voice acting suits the characters. Hope there's more to come! ;)
Showgunners is a turn-based tactics game set in a dystopian future where people can participate in a deadly game in order to win a big monetary reward. Yes, yes, it's like The Running Man and Squid Game, and perhaps with a dose of Gladiators TV programme - if the challenges in it were deadly and the contestants had to square off against dangerous criminals rather than upstanding athletes. All this is happening in a society where corporations rule the world, and where viewership numbers, corporate sponsorships and shameless advertising are more valuable than human life. Such settings are always interesting to explore because they're an excellent satire about where our own world is heading. Our main protagonist is Scarlett, who has entered this death game not for the money but for something else, which we find out later. Over the course of the game, we meet a few other contestants with whom we join forces, and all of which fulfil their specific combat roles - a hacker, a sniper, a tank, and so on. But I have to say, even though the game doesn't focus as much on the story as it does on gameplay, it managed to make its characters interesting and likeable, so that we actually feel like rooting for them and hoping they succeed. They all have their reasons for participating, and on many occasions we can have some friendly banter with them. (But hands down, the coolest character in terms of personality and gameplay utility is Tybalt). This TV show to the death in which we're a participant, consists of several episodes, and each episode puts us in a thematic area. Whilst in one episode you'll be walking through cyberpunk city streets, in another you'll be in the industrial area, and so on. The gameplay in each of these areas consists of two key aspects: 1) the real-time exploration and puzzle-solving, and 2) the turn-based fights. The real-time exploration mainly has us travel through the maze-like levels to find loot and dodge various traps that rip off chunks of our health. In some sections there are puzzles that we need to solve in order to gain access further. Majority of the puzzles aren't too difficult to solve. You may occasionally need to use both characters in your active team in order to solve some puzzles - like for example control one of them to press a lever and then control the other one to go someplace to activate another lever, etc. During the exploration phase we can also meet some fans in the audience up close who ask us for our autograph. When giving an autograph, we usually get a choice of 3 things to say, which is different for each fan interaction. What we choose to say gives us points to different personality types for our TV persona. Like we can choose to be a total a**hole, or to be nice, or funny, or just stoically cool. These can then open up options for certain sponsorship contracts as we level up our fame. Sponsorships offer us permanent passive bonuses once we choose them. The more exciting of the gameplay aspects are the turn-based tactical fights. I think it's safe to say majority of people who pick up this game will be getting it for this aspect. As expected, these fights are simple and straightforward at first, where we only use 2 characters, and enemies don't do much other than shoot. But with each in-game episode, a new enemy gets introduced. We also meet new characters who join us, as mentioned previously, find new weapons and single-use items, and level up the special skills of our characters. So as the game progresses, these turn-based fights get more and more interesting. The major ones within each level, called arenas, often have different objectives, so it's not always just "kill all enemies in the area". These arena challenges are very well-crafted, each one designed carefully with a lot of thought given. Maybe in one of them you'll have to diffuse a bomb and in another one dodge trains! And moreover, the show's director often likes to give us nasty surprises during these arena challenges. Steamrolling through the enemies? He's going to start pumping some deadly gas in there, so you'll need to get to its switches as soon as possible to shut it off. Or he might just switch off the lights, or do some other creative things. All for the sake of views and programme ratings of course! Each character that ends up as part of our squad has their own unique style, abilities, and weapon choice. During most of the game we can only bring 3 of them at a time though, but by the late stages of the game, there are opportunities to use all 6 at once. In particular, the free DLC adds several optional levels near the end of the game where we can get our entire team of 6 characters engage in massive tactical fights (plus a new, pretty dangerous enemy). Some of these fights are a tad long, but generally are very enjoyable, because by then your whole team is fully levelled up and has acquired every ability. Showgunners is highly successful at creating this fine line where on one side you have an ever-increasing danger where odds seem stacked against you, and on the other side your small squad mowing through a small army of enemies and any other challenges thrown their way and giving you some serious power fantasies. You keep repeatedly zigzagging either side of this fine line, as each time you overcome one challenge, bigger and bigger threats arise. Presentation-wise, the game is great! Colourful and well-constructed environments, and of course lots of juicy gore as enemy heads explode into fountains of blood or their bodies are turned into meat paste in the machine gun fire. Really, brutality is through the roof here as the spectators expect a fine spectacle when watching this show. Music is also great and intense. A few tracks may seem a tad jarring and repetitive if the battle goes on for long, but nothing terrible. Voice acting is great across the board. I've only really come across small glitches, such as characters or enemies at times being stuck for a few seconds before performing their action. Gladly the game gives an option to fast-forward enemy actions in case they're taking too long or if there are lots of enemies in battle. In total, I've enjoyed Showgunners from start to finish. The drawbacks are minor, while the strengths have been developed to the full - in particular the turn-based fights, which are really really fun. I even had a blast with DLC levels (which many reviewers seem to not have liked much). Bring on the next season of Homicidal All-Stars!
Similar games
View all
Jagged Alliance 3
The country of Grand Chien is thrown into chaos when the elected president goes missing and the paramilitary force known as “the Legion” seizes control. Hire mercs, meet interesting characters, and fight in tactically deep turn-based combat in this true successor to a beloved franchise.
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game set in the grimdark universe of the 41st Millennium. Pick your force, develop your army, field mighty heroes and fight for victory using superior strategy, awesome abilities, and devastating weaponry.
Galaxy Squad
Galaxy squad is a hardcore turn-based tactical roguelike, inspired by FTL and XCOM.
Xenonauts
Xenonauts is a strategy game in which you control a multi-national military organisation defending a Cold War-era Earth from alien invasion, using small squads of persistent soldiers to eliminate the extraterrestrials and recover their technology in turn-based ground combat.
Every Day We Fight
Caught in a time loop, your band of resistance fighters is humanity’s last hope. Real-time exploration meets turn-based tactics and roguelite strategy as you learn new abilities, seek out new weapons, and develop new techniques to overcome the mysterious alien threat.
XCOM®: Chimera Squad
XCOM: Chimera Squad delivers an all-new story and turn-based tactical combat experience in the XCOM universe.
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
The XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Slingshot Pack is Now Available!
The Last Spell
Defend the last bastion of humanity with your squad of heroes! Exterminate fiendish monsters with magic and brute force by night and re-build your battered city defenses by day in this tactical RPG with rogue-lite mechanics.
Miasma Chronicles
From the creators of Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden comes a beautifully crafted tactical adventure you won’t forget. Embark on a quest across a post-apocalyptic wasteland torn apart by a savage force known only as the ‘Miasma’.
Classified: France '44
Command an elite team of allied special operators in Nazi-occupied France wreaking havoc in the run up to D-Day in this ambitious turn-based tactics game. Take on the might of Germany's war machine and launch daring raids in occupied territory. Can you do enough to ensure Allied victory?
Hard West 2
Hard West 2 is a journey to the heart of darkness in the American West. Take control of a supernatural posse and catch the mysterious Ghost Train. Outsmart, outcheat and outgun your enemies in this turn-based tactics game set in a Wild West world where nothing is as it seems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Showgunners is currently priced at 28.99€ on Steam.
No, Showgunners is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 28.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Showgunners received 1,474 positive votes out of a total of 1,570 achieving a rating of 8.91.
😎
Showgunners was developed by Artificer and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment.
Yes, Showgunners is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Showgunners is not playable on MacOS.
No, Showgunners is not playable on Linux.
Showgunners is a single-player game.
Yes, there are 4 DLCs available for Showgunners. Explore additional content available for Showgunners on Steam.
No, Showgunners does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Showgunners does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Showgunners 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 Showgunners.
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 | 08 June 2026 22:17 |
|---|---|
| SteamSpy data | 10 June 2026 10:23 |
| Steam price | 13 June 2026 12:26 |
| Steam reviews | 13 June 2026 10:03 |
If you'd like to dive deeper into the details about Showgunners, 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 Showgunners
- SteamCharts - Analysis of Showgunners concurrent players on Steam
- ProtonDB - Crowdsourced reports on Linux and Steam Deck Showgunners compatibility
28.99€
Visit Store
🔥 Deal
-98%
28.99€
0.77€
Buy Now
-95%
28.99€
1.49€
Visit Store
-94%
28.99€
1.87€
Visit Store
-88%
28.99€
3.49€
Visit Store
Game modes
Features
Online players
7
Developer
Artificer
Publisher
Good Shepherd Entertainment
Release
02 May 2023
Platforms
Clicking and buying through these links helps us earn a commission to maintain our services.