- Shell Runner: 65% Off in the Steam Summer Sale! - 25 June 2026
Shell Runner is 65% off in the Steam Summer Sale, June 25 to July 9. Grab your copy and check out other great indie games on sale during the Summer Sale to add to your collection. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2622280/
- Shell Runner 1.0 – We’re Finally Out of Early Access! - 11 April 2025
Greeting Shell Runners! It’s been a while. Our last big update was several months ago and since then… things went a little quiet on the surface. But behind the scenes, we’ve been pushing hard to finish what we started. After months of polishing, tweaking, and staring at way too many lines of code—we’re finally here. Thank you all for your patience and support during development—it means a lot to us. Now let’s dive into what’s new in the 1.0 update! From Early Access to 1.0 Let’s be honest—Early Access wasn’t always smooth sailing. One of our biggest challenges was figuring out what Shell Runner really wanted to be. Defining the core game loop took longer than expected, and that led to some major reworks along the way. We ended up overhauling key systems like the workbench, shop, and most importantly, the mission board. The mission board went through a complete redesign to make it less r…
- Hotfix 0.3.13 - 25 November 2024
Hello Mercs! Another quick hotfixes to solve come critical issues. Shell Runner Team fixed mission Silicon reward fixed flying enemies in sewers level adjusted melee weapons
- Hotfix 0.3.11 - 15 November 2024
Greetings Mercs! Just some quick hotfixes to solve a few issues from the last update. That's it for now. Shell Runner Team rebalanced enemies to reduce difficulty in 1* mission for new players but 2* and higher missions have still the same difficulty as previously fixed some issues for sewers themed level where the player could drop out of the level updated the tutorial pages for mission info to make it more precised increased the trigger zone for Holdout missions to start the waves immediately when entering the room fixed enemy spawning in the air in sewers increased wave spawn timers for sabotage from 10 seconds to 20 up to 30 seconds per wave lowered cooldown for 'Pulse Dash' maneuver gear
- Mission & Progression Rework - 14 November 2024
Hello Shell Runners! We’re back with an update introducing changes we’re very excited about. As we mentioned in our earlier posts, we weren’t fully satisfied with the structure of the game’s core loop and progression since launch. Thanks to your valuable feedback, we were able to come together and get to work, which we’ve been doing for the past week. During this time, we crafted a plan to improve the overall gameplay experience and make the game even more F.U.N.! We’re thrilled to present the update we’ve dubbed “Mission Rework.” I know, I know... it’s a very exciting name! In this overhaul, we’ve rethought some fundamental mechanics. We’ve removed several random elements, such as how missions and mission types appeared without a clear structure. This randomness felt unintuitive and didn’t contribute well to the sense of progression. Additionally, the UI previously looked too basic and…
- Hotfix 0.2.1 - 7 October 2024
Hello Mercs! Quick hotfix to resolve a few issues from the last update. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements! That's all for now, stay safe! Shell Runner Team added shop reroll price multiplicator limit at 3 rerolls fixed an issue in the shop that you wouldn't receive ammo when buying in stocks fixed mission rewards showing wrong names for weapon types fixed an issue with enemy grenades
- Update 0.2 - Workbench & Shop Overhaul - 20 September 2024
Hi Shell Runners! We have a big update for you today! We've address some of the core issues based that we've identified. Workbench Overhaul Right after our launch, one of the main issues identified was that collecting items, leveling them up, and boosting their overall power wasn’t as enjoyable as it could be. That’s why we’ve overhauled the workbench feature. Augmentor System A significant new addition to the workbench is the Augmentation system. You’ll now be able to use different Crafting Modules, earned through Recycling, to level up your gear by filling its XP bar. The amount of XP provided depends on the rarity of the Crafting Module, with higher rarity ones offering more. Recycler We’ve revamped the Recycling system. Now, when you recycle unwanted gear, you’ll obtain Crafting Modules that are automatically accessible at the Workbench. Be aware that recycling will permanently dest…
- Devlog #1 - Workshop and Shop Update - 12 September 2024
Hey there, As we’re hard at work getting the first major update ready to go live, we wanted to take a moment to share some insights into what's coming with it. Workbench Overhaul One of the core issues that we've had identified right after out launch was that gathering Items, levelling them up and increasing their overall power level was not as fun as it could have been. That is why we got working on overhauling the workbench feature. Augmentation System One of the major additions to the workbench is the new Augmentation system. You can now use different Crafting Modules, which are obtained through Recycling, to level up your selected gear by raising its XP bar. The rarity of the Crafting Module determines the amount of XP it provides, with higher rarity modules offering more XP. As your gear levels up, it will require increasing amounts of XP, meaning it takes more to reach level 10 th…
- Update 0.1.16.44 - 6 August 2024
Hello Mercs! The past few weeks have been a whirlwind, and we’re super grateful for all the love Shell Runner has been getting from our community. Your feedback has been invaluable in helping us shape the game’s future. We want to keep things transparent, so here’s a peek behind the curtain at what’s happening in our development process. In the first week after launch, we identified some core issues. Some of these we can fix right away, while others will take a bit more time and will be included in bigger updates down the road. Today’s update includes some quick fixes and additions that we felt were urgent and relatively easy to implement. These needed to be addressed before we dive into the first big update, which will take longer than the smaller patches we’ve done recently. We’ll share more info about this major update in our upcoming roadmap, which will be out sometime next week. In…
- Hotfix 0.1.16.34 - 19 July 2024
Hello Mercs! just a quick hotfix for some issues that have been reported over on our Discord. Stay tuned for more posts and updates for some upcoming stuff we've planned! That's all for now, stay safe! Shell Runner Team fixed a coop client issue that caused no result screen & in turn no rp on extraction fixed shell blueprints did not get consumed when collecting through the floor inventory in the hub reworked camera rotation changed player & enemy outlines to a floor indicator instead added quality reroll feedback added effective range stat to weapon tooltip added cancel of map zoom when walking added loading feedback for steam friendlist updated weapon tooltip naming from spread to accuracy updated map legend updated inventory item borders updated mission ui texts
- It's game on Shell Runner! - 15 July 2024
Shell Runner is now available in Early Access! First and foremost, we would like to thank everyone who Wishlisted, played and tested the game prior to launch, helping us get the game to this exciting milestone. Without your help, this journey would have been much harder!👏🏻 INSERT YOUTUBE LINK Shell Runner is a top-down tactical shooter hybridized with looter shooter and extraction games. Every run can make you rich - but lose your Shell and you lose all that. Experience high-risk runs as a solo merc - or find allies and face the seedy underbelly of a dystopian future in cooperative mode. ⚡Frenetic Tactical Gameplay⚡ Life's cheap and brutal in the sprawl. You're always outnumbered and outgunned and even a lowly thug can flatline your Shell in seconds if you don't play it smart. Plan ahead and outfit your Shell with an arsenal of melee weapons, firearms, and explosives. Fine-tune stats…
- Gear Up... Something Big Is Coming! - 2 July 2024
Hey Mercs, It's often said that the final 20% of game development requires the most effort, and this has certainly been the case for Shell Runner. However, with your support and the valuable feedback from our community, we've persevered. We're thrilled to announce that we now have an official release date! 🎉🎉 Shell Runner is going to launch into Early Access on the 15th of July. Shell Runner is a top-down tactical shooter hybridized with looter shooter and extraction games. Every run can make you rich - but lose your Shell and you lose all that. Experience high-risk runs as a solo merc - or find allies and face the seedy underbelly of a dystopian future in cooperative mode. ⚡Frenetic Tactical Gameplay⚡ Life's cheap and brutal in the sprawl. You're always outnumbered and outgunned and even a lowly thug can flatline your Shell in seconds if you don't play it smart. Plan ahead and outfit…
- Next Fest Broadcast #2 - 16 June 2024
Hi everyone! The second broadcast is currently being featured! You can watch the stream on the Steam Next Fest page to see it featured or catch it throughout the duration of the event as it is pre-recorded and will be looped on our store page. If you haven’t had a chance yet, make sure to play our free demo! It will be up for a limited time so check it out before it comes down on July 8th. Don’t forget to wishlist the game and share your feedback and thoughts with us either through Steam Discussions or our Discord! Thank you so much for your support. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2622280/Shell_Runner/
- Next Fest Broadcast #1 - 12 June 2024
Hi everyone! The first broadcast is currently being featured! You can watch the stream on the Steam Next Fest page to see it featured or catch it throughout the duration of the event as it is pre-recorded and will be looped on our store page. If you haven’t had a chance yet, make sure to play our free demo! It will be up for a limited time so check it out before it comes down on July 8th. Don’t forget to wishlist the game and share your feedback and thoughts with us either through Steam Discussions or our Discord! Thank you so much for your support. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2622280/Shell_Runner/
- Steam Next Fest Demo is Live! - 10 June 2024
Hi everyone! We’re excited to announce that we are participating in Steam Next Fest from June 10th until June 17th! As part of our participation, there is a free demo available for everyone to give the game a try during the event and we’d love to read your feedback on it through Steam Discussions or our Discord! Keep in mind the demo will be available for a limited time and will come down on July 8th. During the event, we will have two broadcasts where you can see the game being played by our team. Both of these broadcasts are pre-recorded and will be looped throughout the duration of Next Fest. You can also catch them while they are featured at the below times: Next Fest Broadcast #1 Wednesday, June 12th at 7:00 AM PT Next Fest Broadcast #2 Sunday, June 16th at 1:00 PM PT Don’t forget to wishlist the game so you don’t miss out on any news and thank you for all of your support so far! h…
- Money's good and life is cheap in Shell Runner, an isometric cyberpunk extraction shooter in a world ruled by corporations - 9 June 2024
Showcased today at the PC Gaming Show, Shell Runner is an isometric PvE tactical extraction shooter set in a world where corporations have taken total control, opening the door to a thriving but brutal underworld where making a buck is as easy as pulling a trigger... Read more.
- Official Publisher Announcement - 24 May 2024
Hi Shell Runners! Today we have exciting news to share: Shell Runner is officially joining forces with Freedom Games! This is a big step for us and will help us focus on making Shell Runner the best game possible. As a small studio of five developers, it is very difficult to balance all the necessary factors to reach as many people as possible with the game. That is why we started looking for a publisher. With Freedom Games, we have found a partner that works eye to eye with us and has an amazing track record of helping other indie games reach more players. You can find all their other games on their Publisher Page. For those of you who may not know, having a game publisher like Freedom Games greatly helps indie developers focus on game development while they handle all the behind-the-scenes magic. From helping manage store pages to crafting marketing campaigns and even helping the game…
