System Shock
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- No
- Languages
- 14 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
Pick your device.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Ubuntu 14.04 LTS / Linux Mint 17.3 (64-bit only) | Ubuntu 16.04 LTS / Linux Mint 18 (64-bit only) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better | Intel Core i7-3770/AMD FX-8350 or better |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better. Proprietary drivers only. | NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB or better. Proprietary drivers only. |
| Storage | 2 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
Mac requirements have not been published. Check the game’s store listing for supported systems.
| Works on | Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite (handheld only); most Switch games also run on Switch 2 |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Nintendo Switch Online for online play in paid games |
| Buy | Nintendo eShop |
| Works on | Nintendo Switch 2 |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Nintendo Switch Online for online play in paid games |
| Buy | Nintendo eShop |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better | Intel Core i7-3770/AMD FX-8350 or better |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better | NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB or better |
| Storage | 10 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
Can my PC run it?
Pick your parts for a quick check against the requirements above.
A rough comparison based on typical performance of each part. Laptop versions of a chip are usually slower.
Needs about 10 GB. Work out the download time at your speed.
| Works on | PS4 and PS4 Pro, and PS5 through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | PlayStation Plus Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | PlayStation Store |
| Works on | PS5, PS5 Slim, PS5 Digital Edition and PS5 Pro |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | PlayStation Plus Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | PlayStation Store |
| Works on | Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Xbox Game Pass Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | Xbox Store |
| Works on | Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Xbox Game Pass Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | Xbox Store |
Where to buy
In the United States: Amazon.com (Switch) Amazon.com (Switch 2) Amazon.com (PS4)
Price by country
Cheapest in United States, at $39.99 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Lowest | Steam | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 |
Last checked 21 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play System Shock alone?
Yes, System Shock has a single-player mode.
Is System Shock multiplayer?
No. System Shock is listed as single player only.
What languages does System Shock support?
Audio: English.
Interface: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Russian and 2 more.
Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Russian and 2 more.
Can my PC run System Shock?
The minimum is Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better, 4 GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better.
What platforms is System Shock on?
Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S.
Where is System Shock cheapest?
In United States, at $39.99 on Steam, as last checked.