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Antivirus Survivors 2003 Professional is a survivor-like auto-shooter from developer and publisher Shaun Hammond Business Solutions Limited, released on Steam for Windows, macOS and Linux on September 28, 2026. The premise is pure Y2K nostalgia: the family computer is infected again, and you fend off waves of virus and adware foes with an arsenal of weapons inspired by 2000s computing. You double-click through folders, dodge voids, evade spam pop-ups and fight bosses across runs that last roughly 30 to 40 minutes.

Sep 28, 2026

Release date

Full release on Steam, not Early Access

$5.39

Launch price

10% off the $5.99 list price

24

Weapons

Plus 50 drivers, 62 plugins and 5 difficulty protocols

86

Steam achievements

Plus Steam Cloud, stats and full controller support

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 WindowsmacOSLinux / SteamOS
StatusReleased Sep 28, 2026Released Sep 28, 2026Released Sep 28, 2026; Steam Deck Verified
Minimum OSWindows 10macOS 12SteamOS or any modern distro
Processor2.0 GHzApple M1 or 2.0 GHz Intel2.0 GHz
Memory / Storage1 GB RAM, 256 MB1 GB RAM, 256 MB256 MB storage
Price (US)$5.39 at launch, 10% off $5.99$5.39 at launch, 10% off $5.99$5.39 at launch, 10% off $5.99

Source: the Steam store page and structured app details for appid 3832490, plus SteamDB compatibility data (see Sources on each page).

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What is Antivirus Survivors 2003 Professional?

Antivirus Survivors 2003 Professional is a survivor-like auto-shooter from developer and publisher Shaun Hammond Business Solutions Limited, released on Steam for Windows, macOS and Linux on September 28, 2026. The premise is pure Y2K nostalgia: the family computer is infected again, and you fend off waves of virus and adware foes with an arsenal of weapons inspired by 2000s computing. You double-click through folders, dodge voids, evade spam pop-ups and fight bosses across runs that last roughly 30 to 40 minutes.

The launch build is dense for the price: 24 weapons, 50 drivers, 33 file types, 62 plugins, 18 meta upgrades, five difficulty protocols, 15 policies, 18 player stats, 81 unlockable wallpapers, eight desktop themes and more than 200 tasks. The game began its public life as a free Steam demo in February 2026, earned a Steam Deck Verified rating before launch, and opened with a 10 percent launch discount that set the US price at $5.39.

DeveloperShaun Hammond Business Solutions Limited
PublisherShaun Hammond Business Solutions Limited
Release DateSep 28, 2026 (Steam, full release)
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux; Steam Deck Verified
Price$5.39 at launch, 10% off the $5.99 list price
GenresAction, Casual, Indie, RPG (bullet heaven / roguelite)
PlayersSingle-player (community co-op mod exists)
Achievements86 on Steam
DemoFree demo on Steam since February 13, 2026
Official Siteavs03.com

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What is Antivirus Survivors 2003 Professional?
A survivor-like auto-shooter by Shaun Hammond Business Solutions Limited, released on Steam on September 28, 2026 for Windows, macOS and Linux. You play through a faux early-2000s desktop, double-clicking through folders while fending off waves of virus and adware foes with Y2K-inspired weapons in 30 to 40 minute runs.
How much does it cost?
The US list price is $5.99, and the game launched with a 10 percent introductory discount that set it at $5.39, recorded by SteamDB as ending on October 8, 2026. A free demo has been on Steam since February 13, 2026, and a Supporter's Pack DLC is listed at $5.99.
Is it on Steam Deck?
Yes. The developer announced on September 17, 2026 that Valve marked the game Steam Deck Verified, with SteamOS compatibility rated Compatible. The store also lists full controller support, DualShock and DualSense categories and a Keyboard Only Option.
What does the full game include?
Per the Steam store page: 24 weapons, 50 drivers, 33 file types, 62 plugins, 18 meta upgrades, 5 difficulty levels, 15 policies, 18 player stats, 81 wallpapers and 8 themes, 6 bosses and mini bosses, and over 200 tasks, all wrapped in a 2000s computing theme.

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