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POSTAL Redux
POSTAL Redux is a high definition remake of the classic dark and surreal twin-stick isometric shooter. Take control of The POSTAL Dude as he fights to survive in a world gone mad with violence.
What players say
Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Score via Steam as of 2026-09-02 · quoted reviews as of 2026-05-12.
What reviewers agree on
55 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“I enjoy Postal Redux and I can see the effort that went into rebuilding the game, but I still struggle to recommend it at its current price because it removes several key elements that made the original stand out in the…”
“I honestly prefer POSTAL Redux over the original. improved gameplay, better visuals, and better sound design. 9/10 great game!”
“Come for the gunplay, stay for the loading screens.”
5 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“better player model, and all models overall, but the original '97 still better”
“This game is fantastic, a wonderful blend of horror and shock. It's a masterpiece”
“Довольно слабый ре мастер Ну да графику подтянули и красивых эфектов добавили Но серовно оригинал сильнее по атмосфере Но если вам атмосфера оригинала не важна то это для вас Пере рисовали оригинальные арты записей и…”
6 of the 103 reviews raise this · 3 of them still recommend the game.
“please for the love of GOD fix the crashing that happens after 20 seconds of playing”
“GOOD GAME, except for the crashing every 5 seconds, and don't you dare alt tab the game or it'll freeze it and can't force shut down... and don't you DARE get hit by a rocket, because you have a 50% chance of getting…”
“Full screen mode is too buggy. Other than that the game is okayish, it is just a classic mindless shooter.”
3 of the 103 reviews raise this · 3 of them still recommend the game.
“triste que a RWS cagou a lore dps do 1, medonho pa karaio e muito gostoso.”
“the new ending is bad, however, this is a very good re-release despite keeping the same old problems, probably on purpose. the additions make up for them.”
“they should not have cut his hair he looks cooler and adds to the story, so say he escaped the asylum every one would know him after the massacre he just did so in the second game should be where the short hair debuts,…”
Counted across 103 English reviews, sampled to match this game's 92.2% positive rating · as of 2026-05-12
“So fun and cozy ❤︎ it really scratches that itch after a long working day. I really recommend to play it with the kids.”
— a player, Steam review · 3 hrs played“1000x Better game, 1000x Worse art project. But still respect the game”
— a player, Steam review · 3 hrs played“This game is perfect for larping as an edgy truecell cyclepath”
— a player, Steam review · 8 hrs playedPlayer activity
Monthly average concurrent players. Live data self-collected from the Steam API · history through 2026-06 via SteamCharts.
Achievement stats
Global completion rates across all Steam players — a data view of how far people actually get. Source: Steam official stats · as of 2026-09-05.
Price tracking
US-region pricing (USD), sampled twice daily by our own tracker since 2026-07-11. Steam prices vary by region — always confirm your local price on Steam.
Regional prices at last sample, in local currency — Steam sets each region's price independently.
Cheapest → most expensive, converted to USD at ECB reference rates (2026-09-04). Relative comparison only.
Latest official news
Developer announcements via the Steam news API — links go to the original posts. More across all games on the news hub.
Fix for the Intel CPU Crash is now LIVE!
Hey everyone,We’ve just pushed a new update live, and we are thrilled to announce that the frustrating startup crash affecting players with newer Intel CPUs (10th Generation and above) has been comple
Classic POSTAL Dude Youtooz figurine is now available for pre-order!
CLASSIC POSTAL DUDE Youtooz At long last, the wait is over! Pre-orders for the brand new Classic POSTAL Dude Youtooz figurines are officially open today! You can Pre-Order it now right HERE! Only avai
POSTAL 2 Redux Kickstarter is LIVE!
Kickstarter’s live! Pledge now to lock in rewards before they’re gone: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/postal2redux/postal-2-redux 20+ years. Endless fan requests. Now POSTAL 2 Redux is happening
POSTAL Dude & Champ Youtooz figurine available for pre-order!
POSTAL Dude & Champ Youtooz The wait is over and you can finally pre-order the brand new POSTAL Dude & Champ Youtooz figurines today. You don’t want to miss out though, this offer will only be availab
POSTAL: Brain Damaged is now live on the Nintendo Switch!
Hello POSTAL fans! POSTAL: Brain Damaged is NOW LIVE on the Nintendo Switch! Unleash the madness, embrace the chaos, and dive headfirst into the mayhem - all from the cozy confines of... wherever the
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Screenshots
Official Steam store screenshots — click any shot to enlarge.
Facts & details
From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-05-12.
| Genres | Action, Indie |
| Player tags | Online Co-Op · Multiplayer · Singleplayer · Gore · Violent · Co-op Campaign · Co-op · Top-Down · Fast-Paced · Psychological Horror · Horror · Dark Humor (SteamSpy community voting) |
| Features | Single-player · Multi-player · PvP · Online PvP · Co-op · Online Co-op · Cross-Platform Multiplayer · Steam Achievements |
| Languages | English * , Simplified Chinese * * |
| Controller | Full support |
| Achievements | 25 |
| Official site | https://runningwithscissors.com/ |
Minimum system requirements (PC)
Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 10 Processor: 2.0 GHz dual core processor Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX10 compatible graphics card w/ dedicated 512MB RAM DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 4 GB available space Additional Notes: Requires a 64 bit operating system