Shooter
Returnal
Returnal is a roguelike third-person shooter developed by Housemarque, ported to PC in February 2023. Selene Vassos crash-lands on Atropos and is trapped in a time loop. Each death rearranges the world with new room layouts, enemy configurations, and items.
The gameplay is fast-paced, precision-focused shooting with roguelike progression. Selene has a dash with invincibility frames, a grappling hook, and fluid sprint. Weapons are procedurally generated with traits that unlock permanently through use. Six biomes across two acts feature distinct enemies, hazards, and bosses.
The narrative unfolds through environmental storytelling, Xenoglyphs, and surreal first-person house sequences that blur reality and psychology.
Dash constantly and aggressively. The invincibility frames should be used both defensively and to close distance. Weapon trait unlocks are your most important permanent progression. Commit to using weapons with locked traits.
Adrenaline management is critical. Each kill without taking damage builds adrenaline up to level 5. The Astronaut figurine and Large Silphium Vial are the most valuable consumables.
The RG trainer includes infinite health, unlimited consumables, and max currency. Some players prefer using only max currency to speed up runs without removing combat challenge.
The trainer works across all biomes and both acts.
Q: How long is a single run?
A: A successful run takes approximately 2-4 hours.
Q: Does the game have co-op?
A: Yes, two-player online co-op is supported.