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POSTAL

Developed by Running With Scissors · Published by Running With Scissors

ActionIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseNov 14, 1997 PriceFree to play Metacritic56/100 Steam reviews2,513

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic56/100
Steam reviews2,513
Languages1
Achievements27
DLC1

Overview

An action, indie game by Running With Scissors, published by Running With Scissors — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Take control of The POSTAL Dude in his infamous first outing as he battles to survive in a world gone mad! POSTAL is a classic isometric shooter filled to the brim with fast-paced explosive action.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for POSTAL.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS *:Windows XP or higher
  • Processor:90mhz processor
  • Memory:16 MB RAM
  • DirectX®:7.0
  • Hard Drive:400 MB HD space

Recommended

  • OS *:Windows XP or higher
  • Processor:166mhz processor
  • Memory:32 MB RAM
  • DirectX®:7.0
  • Hard Drive:400 MB HD space

Supported languages (1)

English

POSTAL 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 POSTAL?

Steam classifies POSTAL as a Action, Indie game, developed by Running With Scissors. Take control of The POSTAL Dude in his infamous first outing as he battles to survive in a world gone mad! POSTAL is a classic isometric shooter filled to the brim with fast-paced explosive action.

Is POSTAL free to play?

Yes — Steam lists POSTAL as Free to Play.

Is POSTAL single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for POSTAL: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is POSTAL on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is POSTAL out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 14, 1997.

What platforms is POSTAL on?

POSTAL is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is POSTAL single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does POSTAL cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Does POSTAL have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 27 achievements for POSTAL.

What is POSTAL's Metacritic score?

POSTAL has a Metacritic score of 56/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made POSTAL?

POSTAL is developed by Running With Scissors and published by Running With Scissors.

Where to get POSTAL

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

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