Shooter · 1999
System Shock 2
The game is set in the distant future of 2114, 42 years after the events of the original System Shock. We are onboard the spaceship Von Braun that returns from humanity's first interstellar expedition to Tau Ceti system. The plot follows the main character who awakens from the cryosleep, with no idea what's going on.…
Key facts
- Released
- 11 August 1999
- Genre
- Shooter · Action · RPG
- Length
- ≈ 13 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo · Co-op · Multiplayer
- Platforms
- PC
- Studio
- Irrational Games, Looking Glass Studios
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts, Nightdive Studios
- Critics
- Metacritic 92
- Steam reviews
- 95% positive (7,611 reviews)
- Best price
- $9.99 · Green Man Gaming
Where to buy
Why play it
- Metacritic 92 — critics loved it
- A 1999 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat System Shock 2?
Expect about 13 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play System Shock 2 with friends?
Yes: System Shock 2 can be played solo, in co-op and in competitive multiplayer.
What platforms is System Shock 2 on?
System Shock 2 is available on PC.
Where to buy System Shock 2 for the best price?
The best price Game Picker found is $9.99 at Green Man Gaming. Prices are checked daily.
Is System Shock 2 a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 92. On Steam, 95% positive (7,611 reviews).
What games are like System Shock 2?
In the same spirit: System Shock (1994), Prey and S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl.
