Receiver 2

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THIS IS NO ARCADE SHOOTER, THIS IS 100% GUN MECHANIC REALISM Receiver 2 simulates every internal part of each firearm based on manufacturer schematics and gunsmithing resources. Learn exactly how each sidearm works, including how to load and unload them, clear malfunctions, and operate their safety features.

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Developer:
Wolfire Games
Release date:
14 April 2020
Recent Steam reviews:
Very Positive (20)
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (2497)

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Description

THIS IS NO ARCADE SHOOTER, THIS IS 100% GUN MECHANIC REALISM
Receiver 2 simulates every internal part of each firearm based on manufacturer schematics and gunsmithing resources. Learn exactly how each sidearm works, including how to load and unload them, clear malfunctions, and operate their safety features.

NOT YOUR ORDINARY FPS
You won't find any loot crates or bullet sponges here. Every enemy can be destroyed by a single well-placed shot, using ballistic simulation based on data from shooting incident reconstruction textbooks. Practice the Receiver virtues of resilience, focus, and courage to resist the Threat.

FEATURES
  • Sidearms modeled down to every spring and pin
  • Enemies with physically-based damage models
  • Ballistic modeling of ricochets, penetration, and bullet drop
  • Train your mind to defend against the Mindkill
  • Become literate in how guns actually operate

FAQ


What is Receiver?
We created the original Receiver game for the "7-day FPS" challenge to explore gun handling mechanics, randomized levels, and unordered storytelling. With Receiver 2, we are doubling down on the aspects that made the original stand out: the detailed firearm controls and the tense, surreal atmosphere.

Why are you so obsessed with guns?
Love them or hate them, firearms are everywhere in our culture. If you want to understand it then you must understand them as well. While many games include firearms, we felt it was time to have a game that is actually about them.

Are there people or animals to shoot in Receiver?
We don't believe so. All our information suggests that the Threat will only dream killdrones to attack you after the Mindkill, but there's no way to be sure.

How is Receiver 2 different from Receiver 1?
Receiver 2 has the same basic gameplay structure as the first, but more of everything. There are many more sidearms available in Receiver 2, and while Receiver 1 simulated several moving parts for each gun, Receiver 2 simulates *all* of the moving parts.

Does Receiver 2 have online multiplayer or VR support?
No, Receiver 2 is designed to be a single-player experience played on a monitor with a mouse and keyboard.

What is the Mindkill?
You are not yet ready for that knowledge. Only a Receiver who has truly Awakened can understand the nature of the Threat.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *:
Windows 7 SP1+
Processor:
Quad-core+ with SSE2 instruction set support
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
DX10 (shader model 4.0) support, VRAM 2+ GB
DirectX:
Version 10
Storage:
5 GB available space

recommended*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Memory:
16 GB RAM

User reviews

Luke
Not recommended | 14 Jun 2026
9.3h played

I wish that Steam had something inbetween a yes and a no because this game isn't terrible. It's quite well made actually. I'm putting this as a "No" in hopes that it will at least show some flaws in a sea of almost

Helpful: 27
a7med9870
Not recommended | 13 Jun 2026
36.4h played

The game is just amazing; just can't recommended in good faith; for the dev lawsuit against steam... also, you are better to use proton; when playing the game on linux; case dependencies can be broken can be modded

Helpful: 10
DJubbert
Recommended | 02 Jun 2026
26.0h played

One of the most fun games I've ever played that comes with a nice big helping of cult indoctrination and a side order of mental wellness. Learning about breathing exercises while manipulating a handgun has never been

Helpful: 6
Einkorn
Recommended | 12 May 2026
40.0h played

One day, I randomly stumbled onto this game's store page. Being a bit skeptical about this game's triangular presentation, I eventually decided to give it a try. I quickly realized that although challenging, this game

Helpful: 5
PlausibleSurvivability
Not recommended | 27 Jun 2026
6.2h played

The good, the bad, the ugly. The good: The gunplay is immaculate. There are many different ways for guns to malfunction and different intricate ways to fix each of them. If you holster a ready-to-fire gun too quick, it

Helpful: 6
Intercontinental Billy Missile
Not recommended | 05 Jun 2026
17.6h played

Game is good, but its creator is a bum who is suing Steam on behalf of corpos.

Helpful: 28