Shooter · 1994
System Shock (1994)
A first-person fight to the death in the depths of space. You're a renowned hacker, the most notorious cyberspace thief in the corporate world. Caught during a risky break-in, you become indentured to Diego, a greedy Trioptium exec who bankrolls a rare cyberjack implant operation. After six months in a healing coma,…
Key facts
- Released
- 23 September 1994
- Genre
- Shooter · Action · RPG
- Length
- ≈ 15 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC
- Studio
- Looking Glass Studios, Nightdive Studios
- Publisher
- Night Dive Studios
- Critics
- Metacritic 85
Where to buy
Why play it
- Metacritic 85 — critics loved it
- A 1994 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat System Shock (1994)?
Expect about 15 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play System Shock (1994) with friends?
No, System Shock (1994) is a single-player experience.
What platforms is System Shock (1994) on?
System Shock (1994) is available on PC.
Is System Shock (1994) a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 85.
What games are like System Shock (1994)?
In the same spirit: System Shock 2, Cyberpunk 2077 and Prey.
