Rank 01Why this
Also Superhero and Parkour, like Prototype 2.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2009
Games like Prototype 2
- 35 games
- Updated Nov 5, 2026
Players who liked Prototype 2 also play
The closest matches to Prototype 2: Prototype™, Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™, The Surge 2, NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black, and The Evil Within 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Parkour and Hack and Slash, like Prototype 2.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2014
Rank 03Why this
Also Hack and Slash and Gore, like Prototype 2.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
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The Evil Within 2
Why this: Also Zombies and Gore, like Prototype 2.
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Killing Floor 2
Why this: Also Zombies and Hack and Slash, like Prototype 2.
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Sunset Overdrive
Why this: Also Parkour and Zombies, like Prototype 2.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Prototype 2
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Also Parkour and Hack and Slash, like Prototype 2.
- 92% of 32,987 reviews
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Also Hack and Slash and Violent, like Prototype 2.
- 91% of 10,445 reviews
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- Released: 2012
- Developer: Radical Entertainment
- Price: $39.99checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 73% of 4,320 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Metacritic 76
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Power fantasy is unmatched
- Progression loop is addictive
- Suplex a tank
- Dark
- Epic
- Intense
More games like Prototype 2, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Prototype 2
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Saints Row IV: Re-Elected
Why this: Same epic mood as Prototype 2.
METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Gore, like Prototype 2.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Prototype 2 at current Steam store prices.
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within™
Why this: Also Parkour and Hack and Slash, like Prototype 2.
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Dying Light
Why this: Also Parkour and Zombies, like Prototype 2.
Dead Rising® 2
Why this: Also Zombies and Gore, like Prototype 2.
Shank 2
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Gore, like Prototype 2.
Dread Templar
Why this: Also Superhero and Gore, like Prototype 2.
POSTAL 2
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like Prototype 2.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Prototype 2, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Nightmare House: The Original Mod
Why this: Also Zombies and Hack and Slash, like Prototype 2.
死寂（Deathly Stillness）
Why this: Also Zombies and Gore, like Prototype 2.
AdventureQuest 3D
Why this: Also Parkour and Hack and Slash, like Prototype 2.
Hellbound: Survival Mode
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like Prototype 2.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™
Why this: Also Parkour and Hack and Slash, like Prototype 2.
The Surge 2
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Gore, like Prototype 2.
The Evil Within 2
Why this: Also Zombies and Gore, like Prototype 2.
About Prototype 2
The closest matches to Prototype 2: Prototype™, Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™, The Surge 2, NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black, and The Evil Within 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Prototype 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Prototype™, Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ and The Surge 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as dark, epic and intense, and single out its consumption mechanic and mutation system. 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.
Prototype 2 is a 2012 open-world action-adventure game developed by Radical Entertainment and published by Activision. Set in a devastated Manhattan quarantine zone, players control infected soldier Alex Mercer as he hunts down enemies through dark, intense scenarios across a ruined city. The game features parkour traversal, third-person combat, a mutation system where players absorb enemies to gain new abilities, and open-world destruction. Players describe the progression-loop as addictive, and highlight moments like suplexing tanks and smoothly switching between weapons mid-combo as particularly satisfying. The game is playable on Steam Deck at normal difficulty with a medium-length campaign, and received a 73% positive rating from 4,320 Steam reviews with a Metacritic score of 76.
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Is Prototype 2 worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 73% of 4,320 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $39.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 17 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics usually quit early: a median of 2.6 h played before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Power fantasy is unmatched
- Progression loop is addictive
- Suplex a tank
- Switching between weapons mid combo feels satisfying
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Unplayable on the Steam Deck. Please fix game to make it playable. Tried different protons and never worked. - Updated: Game Resolution: Native GE Proton 10-10 Installed Decky and used a patch. - Hope this helps. Thank you.”
“Just stick to Prototype 1, they really butchered this sequel with everything except the side content which they added more substance to. Heller is also an ok protagonist but the story feels much weaker, especially the ending (I wouldn't…”
People who play it also play: Prototype™, Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™, The Surge 2
Frequently asked about Prototype 2
Can I run it?
Does Prototype 2 run on Steam Deck?
Prototype 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 Prototype 2 cost?
Prototype 2 is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Prototype 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Prototype 2 are Prototype™, Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™, The Surge 2.
Who developed Prototype 2?
Prototype 2 was developed by Radical Entertainment and published by Activision.