

Shadowrun Returns
Harebrained Schemes · 2013 · RPG, Cyberpunk, Turn-Based, Isometric, Sci-fi
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About Shadowrun Returns
Lead a team of shadowrunners through tactical turn-based combat in a 2054 Seattle where magic and technology collide, hunting a mysterious killer across corporate megaplexes and sprawling slums. Build your squad however you want—combining cybernetic Street Samurai, spellcasting Shamans, drone-piloting Riggers, and more—in a skill-based progression system that lets you reinvent characters on the fly.
In the urban sprawl of the Seattle metroplex, the search for a mysterious killer sets you on a trail that leads from the darkest slums to the city’s most powerful megacorps. You will need to tread carefully, enlist the aid of other runners, and master powerful forces of technology and magic in order to emerge from the shadows of Seattle unscathed.
The unique cyberpunk-meets-fantasy world of Shadowrun has gained a huge cult following since its creation nearly 25 years ago. Now, creator Jordan Weisman returns to the world of Shadowrun, modernizing this classic game setting as a single player, turn-based tactical RPG.
Key Features
- Gripping Tactical Combat: When you’re running the shadows, every turn matters. Choose your actions wisely - move to better cover, charge into melee, or lob a fireball into a crowd of enemies. With the variety of weapons and spells at your disposal, every turn is filled with meaningful choices. A successful run requires commanding a team of runners with the right balance of combat, tech, and magical abilities.
- Skill-Based Character Progression: Choose a starting character archetype and build from there! Street Samurai and Physical Adepts use advanced combat skills to dominate the battlefield, Shamans and Mages summon powerful allies and cast deadly spells, while Riggers and Deckers provide critical technological support, projecting their consciousness directly into drones and computer systems. Shadowrun Returns’ classless skill system allows you to grow your character in any direction you choose. Want to start summoning spirits as an ork Shaman and evolve into a cybered-up weapon specialist? Do it!
- Engaging 2D/3D Art Style: Shadowrun Returns mixes dynamic 3D characters and lighting with a vibrant, hand-painted environment. Illustrated character portraits bring every conversation to life. Explore a world filled with detail, from the slums of the Redmond Barrens to the extravagant offices of powerful corporations.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
Players appreciate this cyberpunk-fantasy RPG for its engaging story, atmosphere, and soundtrack, with the turn-based combat and character work drawing particular praise. Some minor complaints emerge around the game's brevity, occasional isometric camera awkwardness, and occasional input detection issues, though most consider these minor compared to the overall enjoyable experience.
Not the most complex or deepest of the RPG genre, but I was totally engaged in my journey through the game. Loved the cyberpunk/fantasy mix, great atmosphere, good characters, and it has an awesome soundtrack. Definitely well worth a playthrough at the very least!1 found this helpful
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It's been a long time since I've enjoyed a game this much. I'm really glad there are still two more parts to play.
I am a person of simple words. 1. Cyberpunk - check 2. Turn Based RPG- check 3. Finally beat this game in 2026 - check APPROVED
It was a bit of a short game, but a good one nonetheless. The isometric camera does get a little aggravating at times, and the clicking not triggering what I wanted it to also frustrated occasionally, but overall nothing terribly egregious.
Good story, cyberpunk themed rpg with turn based combvat. awsome
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