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Postal
PostalBlast and fire-bomb your way through 17 unsuspecting locales in this dark isometric shooter.
Postal 2
Postal 2Live a chaotic week as the Postal Dude, turning everyday chores into mayhem.
Overview
Description

POSTAL casts the user as a nameless surrogate character brought to the breaking point when his home in Paradise, Arizona is unjustly repossessed. Believing the repossession is part of a demonic conspiracy to dominate humanity, he unleashes relentless vengeance across 17 distinct locations. Navigate through a small town to a heavily guarded military complex using a third-person premeditated perspective. Employ strategic combat tactics against armed locals in this intense indie action horror experience developed by Running With Scissors.

In Postal 2 you spend a week as the infamous Postal Dude, tackling mundane tasks like buying milk or returning library books. The seemingly ordinary world quickly spirals into absurd violence, letting you decide how far to push the envelope. The game blends open‑world freedom with dark comedy, letting you explore a satirical town where cats become silencers and grocery stores are run by trigger‑happy zealots. Your choices shape a wild, over‑the‑top experience that rewards both stealthy mischief and full‑blown mayhem.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Third-Person Shooters
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Fans of retro isometric shooters
Fans of dark comedy shooters
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Running With Scissors
Running With Scissors
publisher
Ripcord Games
Whiptail Interactive, Linux Game Publishing, Running With Scissors
age rating
ESRB M
ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player
critic score
—
59/100
General
release date
1997-09-24
2003-04-14
msrp
—
$19.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Unique dark atmosphere and cult classic status
  • Challenging strategic combat mechanics
  • Distinctive third-person isometric perspective
  • Diverse set of seventeen unique locales
  • Highly replayable due to open‑world freedom
  • Dark comedic writing that satirizes daily life
  • Robust modding community adds longevity
  • Varied ways to approach each task
Cons
  • Controversial and extremely violent content may not suit all players
  • Dated 1990s visual fidelity by modern standards
  • Can feature frustrating difficulty spikes during enemy encounters
  • Violent content limits audience
  • Technical issues on some modern systems
  • Single‑player only, no co‑op
Community & Metrics
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The Verdict

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Postal offers a classic, darker isometric shooter with optional multiplayer and a cult‑status vibe, while Postal 2 provides a modern open‑world, highly moddable single‑player experience with more freedom but higher technical hassle.

Key differences

  • •Perspective & level design: Postal uses fixed isometric maps (17 locales); Postal 2 is a fully open‑world town.
  • •Multiplayer: Postal includes multiplayer modes; Postal 2 is single‑player only.
  • •Mod support: Postal 2 explicitly supports community‑made mods; Postal has no mentioned mod support.
  • •Technical stability: Postal 2 notes technical issues on modern systems; Postal (1997) runs on older hardware without such complaints.
  • •Pricing detail: Postal 2 lists a $19.99 MSRP; Postal’s price is unspecified beyond “one‑time paid.”
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Gameplay & fun factor

Postal 2’s open world and varied task approaches give broader player agency than Postal’s fixed isometric missions.

Postal 2

Platform availability

Postal lists both single‑player and multiplayer, implying broader platform support; Postal 2 only mentions single‑player.

Postal

Price & value

Postal 2 has a clear $19.99 MSRP; Postal’s price is not specified, making value assessment uncertain.

Postal 2

Multiplayer / co‑op

Postal includes multiplayer options, whereas Postal 2 is strictly single‑player.

Postal

Content & replayability

Postal 2’s mod community and open‑world tasks boost replay value beyond Postal’s 17 static locales.

Postal 2

Difficulty & accessibility

Postal’s difficulty spikes are noted but it lacks reported modern compatibility issues; Postal 2 may be harder to run on current systems.

Postal

Graphics & performance

Postal 2, released later (2003), has newer graphics than Postal’s 1997 visuals, though it may suffer on modern hardware.

Postal 2

Choose Postal if…

Players who want classic isometric shooter feel, multiplayer options, and lower risk of modern compatibility problems.

Choose Postal 2 if…

Players seeking open‑world freedom, strong mod support, and more varied gameplay despite potential technical quirks.

Common questions

Which game is cheaper?

Postal 2 lists a $19.99 MSRP; Postal’s price is not specified, so Postal 2’s cost is known.

Can I play with friends?

Only Postal mentions multiplayer support; Postal 2 is single‑player only.

Will the game run on a modern PC?

Postal 2 notes technical issues on some modern systems; Postal (1997) has no such reported issues.