ShockRods

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SHOCKRODS is a classic arena shooter with a twist! ShockRods features all the over-the-top, in-your-face vehicle combat that you have come to expect from Stainless Games, the world renowned indie studio that specialises in vehicular mayhem.

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15 reviews
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Developer:
Stainless Games
Publisher:
Green Man Gaming Publishing
Release date:
16 October 2019
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Recent Steam reviews:
Not specified
All Steam reviews:
Mixed (15)

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Description

SHOCKRODS is a classic arena shooter with a twist!

ShockRods features all the over-the-top, in-your-face vehicle combat that you have come to expect from Stainless Games, the world renowned indie studio that specialises in vehicular mayhem.

ShockRods is a 6v6 or 12 player free-for-all arena shooter (PvP and PvE), featuring blisteringly fast-paced action, crazy power-ups and overpowered weapons.

ShockRods draws inspiration from the classic “kill or be killed” arena shooter greats of yesteryear, but in vehicles with insane mobility. ShockRods are customisable, technologically advanced vehicles, nimble but tough, equipped with multi-directional boosters for super-fast direction changes and jumping, resulting in truly thrilling and action-packed gameplay.

Driving a ShockRod is easy. But once mastered, it becomes an even greater high octane, thrill-a-minute ride!

Environments
ShockRods features 6 stunning, highly varied environments, designed to allow players to exploit their vehicle’s manoeuvrability; action takes place in levels ranging from natural desert and woodland areas to man-made battle arenas, specifically designed for 6v6 or free-for-all carnage and mayhem.

Game modes
ShockRods brings 3 classic, tried and tested game modes to the table: Death Match, Team Death Match and Capture The Flag. Plus, the juggernaut inspired Golden Ram mode and the full combat no-holds-barred Shockball - work as a team and protect the ball carrier as they target the opposition goal, or simply reduce your opponents to scrap metal and walk the ball home.

Customisation
ShockRods allows for full customisation of your nimble war machines. Change your car body style, colour, and patterns. Select from a wide range of wheel and tyre combos. Choose from a host of taunt FX and sounds, and much more, to show off your flair and style as you dominate your opponents. All the content is cosmetic and can be unlocked through currency earned in game, based on your performance in battle.

Weapons and Power-Ups
ShockRods brings a full arsenal of explosive (and somewhat unconventional) weapons to aid you in annihilating your opponents. These are placed across the environment for you to collect and put to good use. Want a Minigun? Rocket Launcher? Grenade Launcher? We got you covered. Not your style? Try the Balloon Cannon, Freeze Gun or Ram power ups!

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

OS *:
Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (64bit OS)
Processor:
Intel i5: 3rd gen / Athlon™ X4 750K
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
GTX 660 / HD 7900
DirectX:
Version 12
Network:
Broadband Internet connection
Storage:
7 GB available space
Sound Card:
DX compatible soundcard

recommended*

OS *:
Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (64bit OS)
Processor:
Intel I7: 7th gen
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
GTX 1060
DirectX:
Version 12
Network:
Broadband Internet connection
Storage:
7 GB available space
Sound Card:
DX compatible soundcard

User reviews

decizion
Recommended | 18 Oct 2019
1.6h played

ShockRods is a sweet vehicle based arena shooter made by Stainless Games (creators of the Carmageddon franchise). I only played for an hour so far but really enjoyed my time playing it. It's fast paced, deliver tight

Helpful: 22
CzechDeath
Recommended | 17 Oct 2019
19.1h played

Mechanum wheels let your vehicle strafe - do I need to say anything more? Yes... Bloodless arenashooter - possibly good if you wanna play something fast and fun with your lil spawn, if you have any, or maybe even if you

Helpful: 9
Varstahl
Not recommended | 19 Oct 2019
3.7h played

This has to be a no for me, sadly. The idea is cute, but it has terrible anti-motion sickness and was dead on arrival. I used to be a professional FPS shooter, I'm used to twitch FPS/TPS, but in this game even max FoV

Helpful: 6
xxadonisxx
Recommended | 21 Feb 2026
13.2h played

ShockRods, developed and published by Stainless Games, is a fast-paced vehicular combat arena shooter that blends arcade-style car combat with the structure of a competitive multiplayer shooter. Rather than focusing on

Helpful: 0
Beexe
Recommended | 28 Nov 2019
85.7h played

The perfect fusion between classic arena shooters and vehicular combat; this game is both beautiful and fun. The amazing dev team regularly update the game with new maps and content, keeping things fresh. If this game

Helpful: 0
Nosferatuno
Recommended | 16 Oct 2019
31 min played

No controller support, but it made a bit more sense once I started actually playing. This really does not suit that style of control as well as I would have liked upon purchasing it. The game itself is fun, but I was

Helpful: 6