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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit only) Processeur : Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit only) Processeur : Intel Core i7-3770/AMD FX-8350 or better Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB or better DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible

System Shock

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Released May 30, 2023
sample: 496 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
83/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 90 % · 12,769 reviews (« Very Positive »)
39,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A meticulously remade classic that invites players to wander a sprawling cyber‑city, with exploration dominating the experience. 95% of those who have logged over 25 hours praise its immersive atmosphere, while a handful of performance hiccups dampen the overall feel. The game’s polished narrative and atmospheric design keep it highly regarded among fans of retro action‑adventures.

What it's about: Battez-vous pour votre survie en première personne dans les profondeurs de l'espace !

In-game

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« This ♥♥♥♥ was so good I immediately bought the remaster for the second game after beating it. I finally get why these games are staples in the genre after all these years. I'm very impressed, highly recommend. »
👍 anonymous review · 45 h played1
« banger, i forgot that i love immersive sims so much, it just feels good to play, looks crazy, interesting narrative, ppl in 97 were eating good, glad it got remastered »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played1
« A very well done remake of an old school classic. Just do yourself a favour and don't play on 3/3/3/3 difficulty on the first try. »
👍 anonymous review · 90 h played1
« Amazing remake for the greatest unbearable game ever made. In the best way possible. »
👍 anonymous review · 42 h played1
« Que de souvenir ... rien que des bons. »
👍 anonymous review · 87 h played
« En vrai carrément plus accessible que certains le disent, après 5h de jeu je ne me suis jamais senti perdu ou avec aucune idée de savoir ou aller ou quoi faire. Excellent jeu ! »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« Bah, on se fait chier.... C'est monotone et globalement pas amusant... »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Jeu abandonné par faute d'indication sur les objectifs ou les actions à accomplir pour permettre d'avancer. Graphiquement c'est tellement limite, que les leviers ou touches pour appeler l'ascenseur ou ouvrir une porte sont à peine visibles. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« bon remake mais hardlock dans une save bien avancer »
👎 anonymous review · 25 h played
« It's pretty good although I can't believe they didn't fix AZERTY keyboard for a game that was released in 2023... »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Nightdive studio head when Trump was pew pew'ed that supporters deserved it too. This rhetoric is what I'm trying to put an end to. »
👎 anonymous review · 29 h played
« on ma toujours dis que si j'avais aimé bioshock ou prey, je pouvais que kiffer system shock.... BAH OUAIS IL AVAIS CARREMENT RAISON !! »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played

In players' words

« This ♥♥♥♥ was so good I immediately bought the remaster for the second game after beating it. I finally get why these games are staples in the genre after all these years. I'm very impressed, highly recommend. »
👍 anonymous review · 45 h played1
« Bah, on se fait chier.... C'est monotone et globalement pas amusant... »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« banger, i forgot that i love immersive sims so much, it just feels good to play, looks crazy, interesting narrative, ppl in 97 were eating good, glad it got remastered »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played1
« Jeu abandonné par faute d'indication sur les objectifs ou les actions à accomplir pour permettre d'avancer. Graphiquement c'est tellement limite, que les leviers ou touches pour appeler l'ascenseur ou ouvrir une porte sont à peine visibles. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« A very well done remake of an old school classic. Just do yourself a favour and don't play on 3/3/3/3 difficulty on the first try. »
👍 anonymous review · 90 h played1
« bon remake mais hardlock dans une save bien avancer »
👎 anonymous review · 25 h played
« Amazing remake for the greatest unbearable game ever made. In the best way possible. »
👍 anonymous review · 42 h played1
« It's pretty good although I can't believe they didn't fix AZERTY keyboard for a game that was released in 2023... »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Que de souvenir ... rien que des bons. »
👍 anonymous review · 87 h played
« Nightdive studio head when Trump was pew pew'ed that supporters deserved it too. This rhetoric is what I'm trying to put an end to. »
👎 anonymous review · 29 h played
« En vrai carrément plus accessible que certains le disent, après 5h de jeu je ne me suis jamais senti perdu ou avec aucune idée de savoir ou aller ou quoi faire. Excellent jeu ! »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« on ma toujours dis que si j'avais aimé bioshock ou prey, je pouvais que kiffer system shock.... BAH OUAIS IL AVAIS CARREMENT RAISON !! »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
68 % pos · n=153
Graphics / art
78 % pos · n=63
Story / writing
89 % pos · n=27
Audio / music
73 % pos · n=22
Performance
70 % pos · n=10
Interface / UX
10 % pos · n=10
Content / longevity
50 % pos · n=8
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=7
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay1531041930
Graphics / art6349311
Story / writing272403
Audio / music221606
Performance10703
Interface / UX10109
Content / longevity8413
Stability / bugs7007

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 28 h on median; those who dislike it: 10 h.

<2h
39 % (n=18)
2-10h
63 % (n=75)
10-25h
82 % (n=153)
>25h
95 % (n=250)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Sep 2025 : 88% positive88SepApr 2026 : 90% positive90AprMay 2026 : 86% positive86MayJun 2026 : 82% positive82JunJul 2026 : 83% positive83Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€7.79€16.89€25.99€35.09€44.1920222023202420252026€11.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Feb 25, 2021 · All-time low: €11.99 (May 30, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,7 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 46 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 14,6 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Story: 24 positive mentions out of 27 total
  • Gameplay: 104 positive mentions out of 153 total
  • Graphics: 49 positive mentions out of 63 total
  • Audio: 16 positive mentions out of 22 total
  • Performance: 7 positive mentions out of 10 total

Weaknesses

  • UI: 1 positive mention against 9 negative out of 10ород
  • Performance: 3 negative mentions out of 10 total
  • Bugs: 7 negative mentions out of 7 total

Who is it for?

This title will resonate with players who cherish classic cyberpunk narratives, enjoy deep exploration, and appreciate a nostalgic reminder of early 2000s shooters. Those who prize polished storytelling and atmospheric design over flawless technical execution will find it particularly rewarding.

Is System Shock worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 90% of 12,769 Steam reviews are positive (player score 83/100). Most-praised strength: Story. Current price: 39,99€.

Verdict

System Shock-generated content delivers a compelling blend of narrative depth and immersive gameplay, reflected in a 90% overall positive score on Steam. Whileету minor UI and performance shortcomings exist, the game’s strengths in story, graphics, and audio secure its place as a standout remake forscheme fans of classic action‑adventure titles.

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System Shock: 83/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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