Shadowrun: Crossfire
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 60 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 13+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.8 / 5
- Year
- 2014
About the game
Shadowrun: Crossfire is a cooperative deck-building card game for 1-4 players set in the gritty cyberpunk-fantasy world of Shadowrun. Players build a team of shadowrunners, improving their decks with spells, hacking, and combat abilities while tackling story-driven missions and legacy-style campaign progression. Along the way, Karma earned from successes upgrades your runner with cyberware, magic, and gear. It's a tense, narrative-driven co-op experience for fans of the Shadowrun setting.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's editorial team appreciates how well Crossfire translates the sprawling Shadowrun universe into an accessible deckbuilder. The variable player powers and mission structure keep sessions varied, and the legacy deck growth gives a satisfying sense of progression. It leans more toward genre fans than deckbuilder purists, but the theme integration is excellent. A great gateway into Shadowrun's world for board gamers.
What we like
- Strong thematic integration of the Shadowrun universe.
- Legacy-style deck growth adds satisfying long-term progression.
- Flexible for solo or group play.
- Variable player powers create varied team compositions.
Keep in mind
- Deckbuilding can feel formulaic to genre veterans.
- Requires familiarity with or interest in the Shadowrun setting to fully enjoy.
- Card-heavy setup may slow first plays.
Who it's for
A good fit for cyberpunk and fantasy fans (13+) who enjoy cooperative deckbuilders, playing solo or with up to 4 friends.
