System Critical: The Race Against Time
Developed by Old Formulas · Published by Old Formulas
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure game by Old Formulas, published by Old Formulas — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Fun and challenging retro style run and gun platform shooter. Blast your arm cannon, use grenades, shields, and melee weapons, dodge projectiles and make your way through the carefully crafted levels. Discover secret areas and destroy objects while navigating obstacles and defeat bosses to progress” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
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 System Critical: The Race Against Time.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS: Windows
- Processor: Intel CPU Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz, AMD CPU Phenom II X4 940.
- Memory: 16 MB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660 or AMD GPU Radeon HD 7870
- DirectX: Version 11
- Sound Card: na
- VR Support: SteamVR or OpenXR
- Additional Notes: na
Recommended
- OS: Windows
- Processor: na
- Graphics: na
- Sound Card: na
- Additional Notes: na
Supported languages (1)
System Critical: The Race Against Time 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 System Critical: The Race Against Time?
Steam classifies System Critical: The Race Against Time as a Action, Adventure game, developed by Old Formulas. Fun and challenging retro style run and gun platform shooter. Blast your arm cannon, use grenades, shields, and melee weapons, dodge projectiles and make your way through the carefully crafted levels. Discover secret areas and destroy objects while navigating obstacles and defeat bosses to progress
How much does System Critical: The Race Against Time cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists System Critical: The Race Against Time at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is System Critical: The Race Against Time single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for System Critical: The Race Against Time: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is System Critical: The Race Against Time on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists System Critical: The Race Against Time for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is System Critical: The Race Against Time out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jul 15, 2022.
What platforms is System Critical: The Race Against Time on?
System Critical: The Race Against Time 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 System Critical: The Race Against Time single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does System Critical: The Race Against Time cost?
Steam lists it at $4.99.
Who made System Critical: The Race Against Time?
System Critical: The Race Against Time is developed by Old Formulas and published by Old Formulas.
Where to get System Critical: The Race Against Time
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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