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Painkiller: Recurring Evil

Developed by Med-Art · Published by Prime Matter

Action
StatusOut now ReleaseFeb 29, 2012 Price$1.99 Metacritic38/100 Steam reviews347

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
Price$1.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic38/100
Steam reviews347
Languages3

Overview

An action game by Med-Art, published by Prime Matter.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Battle never ceases in the realm known as Hell. This time around it's a battle for the freedom of your very soul. Will you be able to escape from the prison hidden in the darkest deepest chasm of Hell? Do you have enough courage to travel through the most dangerous and twisted areas, infamous for their unsafety, even among demons...” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 43% positive of 432
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Player-voted tags:ActionSupernaturalGore3DViolentFPSShooterFirst-PersonHorrorSingleplayerBoomer Shooter

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Painkiller: Recurring Evil.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerNo
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7
  • Processor: Pentium IV 3.2Ghz
  • Memory: 512MB
  • Hard Disk Space: 3GB
  • Video Card: AMD Radeon/Nvidia GeForce with 256MB RAM, and Shader Model 3.0
  • DirectX®: 9.0c

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7
  • Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz
  • Memory: 1.5GB
  • Hard Disk Space: 3GB
  • Video Card: AMD Radeon/Nvidia GeForce with 512MB of memory and shader model 3.0
  • DirectX®: 9.0c

Supported languages (3)

EnglishGermanRussian

Painkiller: Recurring Evil FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Painkiller: Recurring Evil?

Steam classifies Painkiller: Recurring Evil as a Action game, developed by Med-Art. Battle never ceases in the realm known as Hell. This time around it's a battle for the freedom of your very soul. Will you be able to escape from the prison hidden in the darkest deepest chasm of Hell? Do you have enough courage to travel through the most dangerous and twisted areas, infamous for their unsafety, even among demons...

How much does Painkiller: Recurring Evil cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Painkiller: Recurring Evil at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Painkiller: Recurring Evil on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Painkiller: Recurring Evil for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Painkiller: Recurring Evil out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 29, 2012.

What platforms is Painkiller: Recurring Evil on?

Painkiller: Recurring Evil is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Painkiller: Recurring Evil single-player or multiplayer?

Game modes for Painkiller: Recurring Evil are not listed in our data.

How much does Painkiller: Recurring Evil cost?

Steam lists it at $1.99.

What is Painkiller: Recurring Evil's Metacritic score?

Painkiller: Recurring Evil has a Metacritic score of 38/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Painkiller: Recurring Evil?

Painkiller: Recurring Evil is developed by Med-Art and published by Prime Matter.

Where to get Painkiller: Recurring Evil

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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