Returnal

Developer: Housemarque

Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment

Apr 30, 2021

Visual

realistic
third person
3D

Structure

ability gated
exploration
item gated
post game
Semi-Linear

Combat

action
permadeath

Features

accessibility
Co-op
equipment
procedural

Themes

isolation

Sub-Genre

bullet hell
Metroidvania Lite
Roguelite / Roguelike

Summary

BREAK THE CYCLE Fight to survive as this award-winning third-person shooter brings Selene’s story to PC. Take on roguelike challenges. Engage enemies in bullet hell-fuelled clashes. Share your journey through Returnal™ with another player.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam
PlayStation
- PS5

Resources

Links

IGDB

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- post game
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- accessibility
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- Differences
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