Shooter · 1998
Unreal
In short: Unreal is a Shooter game by Digital Extremes, released in 1998 on PC and Nintendo. It takes about 17 hours to beat.
Your prison ship has crash-landed on the fastest, sleekest, most dangerous 3D world ever created. Look around, crystal clear water shimmers, shadows dance and shift, alien architecture fades into the horizon. Discover the secret of this mysterious planet and find out what caused a peaceful race to be enslaved by…
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Key facts
- Released
- 22 May 1998
- Genre
- Shooter · Action · Platformer
- Length
- ≈ 17 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · Nintendo
- Studio
- Digital Extremes, Epic Games
- Publisher
- GT Interactive Software
Where to buy
Also compare at Green Man Gaming·Instant Gaming·Kinguin·GameSeal
Why play it
- A 1998 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
- ≈ 17h to see the end
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Unreal?
Expect about 17 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Unreal with friends?
No, Unreal is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Unreal on?
Unreal is available on PC and Nintendo.
What games are like Unreal?
In the same spirit: Unreal 2: The Awakening, BioShock 2 and Pariah.





