Rank 01Games like Receiver 2
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- Updated Oct 23, 2026
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The closest matches to Receiver 2: Receiver, Trepang2, Heavy Bullets, GTFO, and Syndrome. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Same atmospheric mood as Receiver 2.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2014
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Why this: Shares environmental interaction with Receiver 2.
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- Released: 2020
- Developer: Wolfire Games
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 91% of 2,461 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Gun handling feels uniquely realistic
- Mindfulness ties gameplay to real world lessons
- One shot kills force tactical play
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Immersive
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About Receiver 2
The closest matches to Receiver 2: Receiver, Trepang2, Heavy Bullets, GTFO, and Syndrome. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Receiver 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Receiver, Trepang2 and Heavy Bullets — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and immersive, and single out its ammo management and environmental interaction. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Receiver 2 is an action-simulation hybrid from Wolfire Games that challenges players with meticulous gun-handling mechanics. Every firearm is modeled down to its internal components, requiring manual chambering, reloading procedures, and malfunction clearing. The solo campaign features procedural enemy placement, making each encounter unpredictable. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and stressful, with one-shot kills forcing careful tactical planning rather than run-and-gun approaches. Reviewers highlight the uniquely realistic gun-handling as the primary draw, while some note the tapes blend gun safety with mental health themes in unexpected ways. Environmental interaction and ammunition conservation are essential survival skills. Released in 2020 at 19.99 USD, it runs in playable condition on Steam Deck. The game has earned a 91 percent positive rating from over 2,400 Steam reviews.
About Receiver 2: Receiver 2 simulates every internal part of each firearm based on manufacturer schematics and gunsmithing resources. Learn exactly how each sidearm works, including how to load and unload them, clear malfunctions, and operate their safety features.
Is Receiver 2 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 91% of 2,461 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 16 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 13 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Gun handling feels uniquely realistic
- Mindfulness ties gameplay to real world lessons
- One shot kills force tactical play
- Tapes blend gun safety with mental health themes
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Wouldve been nice if the devs finished the game instead shooting themselves in the foot and killing their studio. But its really just half a game with a slapped together "ending" that really just increases the playtime. still cool tho”
“You have a mental illness but instead of fighting monsters in le head you gotta collect tapes about said mental illness while wandering the same map and shooting the same 3 drones over and over for hours The gun handling mechanics are…”
People who play it also play: Receiver, Trepang2, Heavy Bullets
Frequently asked about Receiver 2
Can I run it?
Does Receiver 2 run on Steam Deck?
Receiver 2 is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Receiver 2 cost?
Receiver 2 is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Receiver 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Receiver 2 are Receiver, Trepang2, Heavy Bullets.
Who developed Receiver 2?
Receiver 2 was developed by Wolfire Games.







