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Deus Ex

by Ion Storm · published by Eidos Interactive

Released June 26, 2000 on PC, Mac, and Linux.

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About Deus Ex

A philosophical first-person WRPG set in a dystopian 2052 in which JC Denton, a nano-augmented agent for the anti-terrorist organization UNATCO, is tasked with stopping the invasion of Liberty Island by the terrorist group NSF. As events unfold, Denton finds that he plays a large part in a world-spanning conspiracy which forces him to ponder his allegiances, beliefs, morality, and view of right and wrong.

The year is 2052 and the world is in crisis. A devastating plague known as the Gray Death ravages the global population, while supplies of its only vaccine remain tightly controlled. Amid rising economic inequality and widespread unrest, a terrorist organization called the National Secessionist Force targets shipments of the scarce cure. JC Denton, a recently deployed agent for the United Nations Anti-Terrorist Coalition, is equipped with cutting-edge nanotechnology augmentations. Tasked with combating the NSF threat, Denton quickly discovers that the conflict runs far deeper than simple terrorism. Behind the chaos, shadowy organizations vie for dominance, and the conspiracy surrounding the Gray Death's origins forces Denton to question everything he knows about his employers, his mission, and the future of civilization itself.

Release dates by platform

MacNAJuly 13, 2000 · Out now
PCMarch 29, 2007 · Out now
LinuxTBA

Reviews & players

Steam reviewsVery Positive95% of 16K positive
Player score86841 ratings on IGDB
Playing now79on Steam at last update

Deus Ex FAQ

When did Deus Ex come out?

Deus Ex was released on June 26, 2000 for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Is Deus Ex on PlayStation 5?

No. Deus Ex has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Mac, and Linux.

Is Deus Ex on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Deus Ex has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Mac, and Linux.

Is Deus Ex on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Deus Ex has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Mac, and Linux.

Who is making Deus Ex?

Deus Ex is developed by Ion Storm and published by Eidos Interactive, Square Enix, Eidos Montréal, Aspyr Media, and Sold Out Software.

Is Deus Ex multiplayer?

Yes. Deus Ex supports single player and multiplayer.

How much does Deus Ex cost?

Deus Ex costs $6.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.

Is Deus Ex good?

Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 95% of 15,721 reviews are positive.

Deus Ex series

14 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. Deus Ex2000
  2. Deus Ex: Invisible War2003
  3. Deus Ex: Human Revolution2011
  4. Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Augmented Edition2011
  5. Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Limited Edition2011
  6. Deus Ex: Human Revolution - The Missing Link2011
  7. Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Complete Edition2011
  8. Deus Ex: The Fall2013
  9. Deus Ex GO2016
  10. Deus Ex: Mankind Divided2016
  11. Deus Ex: Mankind Divided - Digital Deluxe Edition2016
  12. Deus Ex: Breach2017
  13. Deus Ex RemasteredTBA
  14. Deus Ex: InsurrectionTBA

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