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System Shock: Enhanced Edition on Steam

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Re-discover what made System Shock the first of it's kind, a ground breaking immersive sim that would inspire a generation of games to come....

System Shock: Enhanced Edition is a immersive sim, cyberpunk and classic game developed by Looking Glass Studios and Nightdive Studios and published by Nightdive Studios and Atari.
Released on October 22nd 2015 is available on Windows, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.

It has received 2,172 reviews of which 1,946 were positive and 226 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 1.99€ on Steam with a 80% discount, but you can find it for 0.69€ on K4G.


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System requirements

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Windows
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: 1 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 128 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Any 100% OpenGL capable card (Card or Onboard)
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX capable sound card or on-board audio

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124 hours played
June 2026
This classic game really ahead of its time SHODAN great villain off all time. the influence is legendary
35 hours played
June 2026
First playthrough review time. System Shock Enhanced is an updated version of an old first-person sci-fi game set inside a big space facility that has gone wrong. You wake up after a long time in a place that is not normal anymore, and most of what happened before is not shown directly. Instead, you slowly understand things by reading messages, hearing recordings, and checking different parts of the station. The story is there, but it is not pushed in your face, so you kind of piece it together as you move forward. The gameplay is in first-person and mostly about exploring, opening new paths, and dealing with enemies while keeping track of limited supplies. You spend a lot of time moving through connected decks, trying to figure out where to go next, and using whatever tools you find along the way. In conclusion, System Shock Enhanced keeps the same design as the original but makes it easier to control and approach. It focuses more on atmosphere, slow progress, and understanding through the environment rather than direct guidance. Even in this updated form, it still keeps its old structure and style intact.
2 hours played
May 2026
I have a huge amount of respect for System Shock, its a foundational classic and a must have in any library. However... Its not an easy one to play nowadays. I tried to get into it so many times and every single one of them I gave up. The interface is too clunky and not very intuitive and the level design is a headache. Its a classic, but not for me. This Enhanced Edition has the usual Nightdive seal of quality. Plays nice on the Deck.
5 hours played
April 2026
loved this game and all. the only thing missing is being able to create your own human with the limbs and skeletons you find along the way. Imagine you collect all of them and make yourself a new friend that follows you around.
66 hours played
March 2026
Wonderful old classic game. One of the first truly interactive first person shooters

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Frequently Asked Questions

System Shock: Enhanced Edition is currently priced at 1.99€ on Steam.

Yes, System Shock: Enhanced Edition is currently available at a 80% discount. You can purchase it for 1.99€ on Steam.

Yes, System Shock: Enhanced Edition received 1,946 positive votes out of a total of 2,172 achieving a rating of 8.57.
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System Shock: Enhanced Edition was developed by Looking Glass Studios and Nightdive Studios and published by Nightdive Studios and Atari.

Yes, System Shock: Enhanced Edition is playable and fully supported on Windows.

No, System Shock: Enhanced Edition is not playable on MacOS.

No, System Shock: Enhanced Edition is not playable on Linux.

Yes, System Shock: Enhanced Edition is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.

Yes, System Shock: Enhanced Edition is playable on Steam Machine, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.

No, System Shock: Enhanced Edition does not support VR.

System Shock: Enhanced Edition is a single-player game.

Yes, there is a DLC available for System Shock: Enhanced Edition. Explore additional content available for System Shock: Enhanced Edition on Steam.

No, System Shock: Enhanced Edition does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

No, System Shock: Enhanced Edition does not support Steam Remote Play.

Yes, System Shock: Enhanced Edition 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 System Shock: Enhanced Edition.

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System Shock: Enhanced Edition
Rating
8.6
1,946
226
Game modes
Features
Online players
11
Developer
Looking Glass Studios, Nightdive Studios
Publisher
Nightdive Studios, Atari
Release 22 Oct 2015
Platforms
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