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About BioShock

BioShock is a horror-themed first-person shooter set in a steampunk underwater dystopia. The player is urged to turn everything into a weapon: biologically modifying their own body with Plasmids, hacking devices and systems, upgrading their weapons, crafting new ammo variants, and experimenting with different battle techniques are all possible. The game is described by the developers as a spiritual successor to their previous PC title System Shock 2. BioShock received high praise in critical reviews for its atmospheric audio and visual quality, absorbing and original plot and its unique gaming experience.

Release Date

Aug 21, 2007

Developers

2K Boston

Publisher

2K Games

BioShock FAQ & buying guide

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Is BioShock worth buying?

CriticalPixel community

86/100

1 review

Steam

94% positive

'Very Positive', 31,921 reviews

Metacritic

Critics (IGDB)

93/100

8 critics

What Steam players say about BioShock86/100

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What is BioShock about?

In the year 1960, a plane crashes in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean with a man named Jack as the only survivor. He has the apparent luck of resurfacing in front of what looks like a door to an underwater complex. Without hesitating, Jack enters the door and is greeted by slogans that praise the city of Rapture, a paradise of free will built in the 1940s by a business magnate named Andrew Ryan. However, even before he assimilates all this new information, the descent to this supposed paradise ends and he can only see ruins and chaos. Learning about the destiny of Rapture will be now Jack's main motivation while he tries to survive the horrors that free can create.

FPSAtmosphericStory RichActionSingleplayerHorrorSteampunkFirst-Person

Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy BioShock?

Right now the lowest price for BioShock we're tracking is $4.48 at Gamivo — 78% below Steam's $19.99. We compare 6 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price BioShock has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for BioShock is $0.98 at YuPlay on June 2, 2026. The current best price is about 357% above that low.

Is BioShock worth buying?

Based on 1 community review on CriticalPixel, BioShock has an average score of 86.0/100. Read the individual reviews on this page to see what players liked and disliked.

When was BioShock released?

BioShock released on August 21, 2007, developed by 2K Boston, 2K Australia and published by 2K Games.

What platforms is BioShock available on?

BioShock is available on PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360. It supports single player.

When do BioShock prices drop?

BioShock last hit a new low of $0.98 on June 2, 2026 at YuPlay. Current best price is $4.48. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy BioShock?

The cheapest BioShock price right now is $4.48 at Gamivo, 78% below the Steam price.

BioShock price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
GamivoBest price	Steam · Global	—	$4.48	Buy BioShock at Gamivo
Kinguin	Steam · Global	—	$4.68	Buy BioShock at Kinguin
Instant Gaming	Steam · Global	-55%	$7.75	Buy BioShock at Instant Gaming
Steam	Steam	—	$19.99	Buy BioShock at Steam
Green Man Gaming	Steam · North America	—	$19.99	Buy BioShock at Green Man Gaming
GamersGate	Steam · Global	—	$19.99	Buy BioShock at GamersGate

All-time low: $0.98 at YuPlay on Jun 2, 2026 — the current best price is 357% above it.

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