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"Remember, it is my will that guided you here. It is my will that gave you your cybernetic implants, the only beauty in that meat you call a body. If you value that meat... you will do as I tell you." The cult classic sci-fi horror FPS-RPG has returned.

System Shock® 2 (Classic) is a cyberpunk, rpg and horror game developed by Nightdive Studios, Irrational Games and Looking Glass Studios and published by Nightdive Studios.
Released on May 10th 2013 is available on Windows and MacOS in 2 languages: English and German.

It has received 7,611 reviews of which 7,194 were positive and 417 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. 😍

The game is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified System Shock® 2 (Classic) into these genres:

Cyberpunk RPG Horror Sci-fi Classic FPS Immersive Sim Survival Horror Cult Classic Action First-Person Space Story Rich Atmospheric Great Soundtrack Singleplayer Inventory Management Co-op Shooter Survival

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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 / Vista / 7 / 8
  • Processor:1.8 GHz Processor
  • Memory:2 GB RAM
  • Graphics:3D graphics card
  • DirectX®:9.0c
  • Hard Drive:2 GB HD space
  • Additional:Game Patched to version 2.48
MacOS
  • OS:OS X 10.14 Mojave
  • Processor:1.8 GHz Processor
  • Memory:2 GB RAM
  • Graphics:3D graphics card
  • Hard Drive:2 GB HD space
  • Additional:Game Patched to version 2.48

User reviews & Ratings

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March 2025
Best immersive sim game. One of a kind. If you love slow-paced, tactical, survival horror game, this one's definitely for you. Can't wait for the 25th Anniversary Remaster
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Feb. 2025
I originally played this game in highschool but would learn it was formative to how i would approach my love life as i only date evil women with a god complex. want me to go shoot some alien hive mind that you created from your fuck up 42 years prior at your previous place of employment? yes babygirl i gotchu. 10/10 game.
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Jan. 2025
System Shock 2 is definitely one of the games of all times. These are certainly words and they are part of a review. It was written by me, myself and I. We are many, and you are one. How can you hope to prevail against us? The good: >aged like fine wine >works well on Win11 >should run on pretty much any modern PC >doesn't need mods to be enjoyed like a modern game >has great atmosphere >allows for several different playstyles >makes conquering further levels feel rewarding >artistic design, especially the last two levels >music >1999 graphics (for the nostalgia) >dommy mommy AI waifu for those who consider GLaDOS too tame >the ending (like, seriously wtaf?) The bad: >1999 graphics (nostalgia aside, the 3D models look like shit) >relies on sudden enemy spawns too often >too generous in respawning mobs out of literally nowhere >can get unclear in its objectives in the second half >the Body of the Many level (looks great, plays like ass) >a scarcity of replicators with ammo in the second half The "I don't know" >can be save-scummed through >has abusable healing methods >ammo is almost always worth more than health >junk items are useless until they aren't Verdict: In space, people will hear you scream if you record it on an audio log. Should you do that? *dramatic pause* Nah... *shoots screen*
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Dec. 2024
Similar to Deus Ex but on a spaceship. A lot better than I thought. Screenshots and videos don't do it justice. Many weapons and items. A variety of play styles are possible. It's very difficult in some places, even on easy, and required a walkthrough. A little too long for me at 20 hours but others might like that. Works on Windows 11 with full HD resolution supported. It came out in 1999 around the time Half Life did. HL somehow got better reviews than SS2 which surprises me because SS2 is clearly better.
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Aug. 2024
This is legitimately one of the best games I've ever played. The story and the environment are intriguing and engaging, movement and combat feel fluid. The UI is intuitive. The controls are a bit different from the standardized FPS controls we mostly use now, such as using SHIFT instead of C or CTRL for crouching, so you might want to think of some rebinding, though the default key binds are reasonable enough to work with. There have been no crashes so far, though the game has frozen for a few seconds in three (?) separate occassions (but it recovered after that). I haven't had problems navigating the environment or following the quest objectives - the levels seem straightforward enough and some things are marked on the map, such as replicators (shops), upgrade stations and some quest objectives (if you don't know where to go, mouse over the map to see if there's some helpful text). Admittedly, I have a pretty good sense of direction, but I haven't gotten lost yet - everything is marked on the map and the game is not really designed to be confusing IMO. I've been a bit short on resources at some points, though things were never truly dire - admittedly I do play on Normal, so I assume there's more of a challenge on harder difficulties. This game is truly fantastic and you should definitely give it a chance! However I would advise to not try and be too fancy in your first playthrough. By all means experiment, but I'd suggest Standard Weapons and Hacking at the start (the Navy path). EDIT: I've finished the game now. The layout of the penultimate level was actually quite confusing (you lose access to the map after a few levels), though it wasn't very big. I think the final battle on that level might've been the hardest as well.
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Frequently Asked Questions

System Shock® 2 (Classic) is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam.

System Shock® 2 (Classic) is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 9.99€ on Steam.

System Shock® 2 (Classic) received 7,194 positive votes out of a total of 7,611 achieving an impressive rating of 9.15.
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System Shock® 2 (Classic) was developed by Nightdive Studios, Irrational Games and Looking Glass Studios and published by Nightdive Studios.

System Shock® 2 (Classic) is playable and fully supported on Windows.

System Shock® 2 (Classic) is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

System Shock® 2 (Classic) is not playable on Linux.

System Shock® 2 (Classic) offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

System Shock® 2 (Classic) includes Co-op mode where you can team up with friends.

System Shock® 2 (Classic) does not currently offer any DLC.

System Shock® 2 (Classic) does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

System Shock® 2 (Classic) does not support Steam Remote Play.

System Shock® 2 (Classic) 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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System Shock® 2 (Classic)
9.99€
9.2
7,194
417
Game modes
Multiplayer
Features
Online players
16
Developer
Nightdive Studios, Irrational Games, Looking Glass Studios
Publisher
Nightdive Studios
Release 10 May 2013
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