Shell Runner

Climb the Corporate Ladder—One Dead Body at a Time

Shell Runner is a top-down tactical looter-shooter set in a cyberpunk dystopia, developed and published by Reija. Released on April 11, 2025, the game plunges players into the underbelly of a future where life is cheap, and death is just a setback—if you can afford a new body. As a mercenary known as a “Shell Runner,” you control lifelike robotic “Shells” to carry out high-risk missions that can make you rich—or leave you broke.

Game Features

High-Risk, High-Reward Gameplay

Each mission is a gamble. Lose your Shell, and you lose everything—gear, loot, and progress. Success means profit and advancement, but failure can be costly.

Tactical Combat

Plan your approach carefully. Equip your Shell with a variety of weapons and gadgets, and fine-tune stats to suit your playstyle. Engage in fast-paced tactical battles against enemies in procedurally generated environments.

Solo and Co-op Modes

Embark on missions alone or team up with others in online co-op mode. Coordinate with allies to tackle tougher challenges and reap greater rewards.

Diverse Shells and Loadouts

Choose from over 20 different Shells, each with unique stats and appearances. Customize your loadout to match your preferred combat style, whether it’s stealth, brute force, or tactical precision.

Procedurally Generated Levels

Experience endless replayability with procedurally generated levels that offer new challenges and opportunities with each run.

Cyberpunk Aesthetic

Immerse yourself in a neon-lit world filled with corporate intrigue, underworld dealings, and high-tech warfare. The game’s stylized visuals capture the essence of a cyberpunk dystopia.