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Games like Death end re;Quest 2

If Death end re;Quest 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Death end re;Quest, Megadimension Neptunia VIIR and Dragon Star Varnir — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, dark and immersive. 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.

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About Death end re;Quest 2: In collaboration with Corpse Party scenario writer Makoto Kedouin, this horror RPG follows Mai Toyama’s search for her sister in a quiet lakeside town. She’ll unravel clues to the town’s past by day, and battle Shadow Matter by night. Can you uncover the truth before reality is consumed by darkness?

2020ActionAdventureRPG39.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Idea Factory, Compile Heart
Death end re;Quest 2 — Steam game cover
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Corruption gauge adds strategic depth to battlesEnglish voice acting praised for qualityHaunted academy setting with oppressive atmosphereAtmosphericDarkImmersive

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Steam players who put hours into Death end re;Quest 2 also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Death end re;Quest

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Top pick for Death end re;Quest 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Death end re;Quest takes the classic turn-based RPG and flips it upside-down. Switch between the RPG action of the game world and the visual novel segments of the real world. In the realm of game development, it may seem all fun and games until the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur.

    2019ActionAdventureRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Megadimension Neptunia VIIR

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Second-strongest match for Death end re;Quest 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Death end re;Quest 2.

    This enhanced version of 2016’s Megadimension Neptunia™ VII features smoother graphics courtesy of a new engine, a revamped battle system, and a whole new VR experience. Now, their dimensions and yours are connected!

    2018ActionStrategyRPG29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Dragon Star Varnir

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Third-strongest match for Death end re;Quest 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Fight in 3-tiered battles, devour your enemies, and customize your characters in this epic RPG to end the dragon's curse!

    2019ActionAdventureRPG39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Ranked #4 for Death end re;Quest 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Long ago, a war raged between two powerful deities. Each was sealed away, their weapons scattered throughout the world. Our hero in this RPG, Fang, happens upon one such weapon and now he alone must choose which deity will awaken again!

    2017AdventureRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Death end re;Quest 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Two larger-than-life heroes, Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu are brought together by the hand of fate, or perhaps something more sinister… Live it up in Japan and explore all that Hawaii has to offer in an RPG adventure so big it spans the Pacific.

    2024ActionAdventureRPG69.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Yakuza: Like a Dragon

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Ranked #6 for Death end re;Quest 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Become Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking yakuza grunt left on the brink of death by the man he trusted most. Take up your legendary bat and get ready to crack some underworld skulls in dynamic RPG combat set against the backdrop of modern-day Japan.

    2020ActionAdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Fairy Fencer F

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Ranked #7 for Death end re;Quest 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Long ago, the Vile God and the Goddess waged war with each other. Equally matched, they were sealed away in another world… Now a lazy young man named Fang somehow finds himself a key part of this war he’d really rather not deal with, but fate beckons in this uncommon RPG!

    2015RPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3 V Generation

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Death end re;Quest 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Lost in an alternate dimension, Neptune must collect enough shares to get back home. Sounds easy – except the Seven Sages want to rid Gamindustri of CPUs, including Neptune! Help defeat them and return her to her own world in this JRPG – or be stuck in the '80s forever!

    2015StrategyRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Death end re;Quest 2

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Lydia

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Reviewers of Death end re;Quest 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Award winning emotional visual novel about a little girl in a world of adults. How can you find a monster you can’t see?

    2017IndieAdventureCasual3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Death end re;Quest

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Reviewers of Death end re;Quest 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Death end re;Quest takes the classic turn-based RPG and flips it upside-down. Switch between the RPG action of the game world and the visual novel segments of the real world. In the realm of game development, it may seem all fun and games until the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur.

    2019ActionAdventureRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Roata Mai

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Death end re;Quest 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Roata Mai is a high-octane, neon-soaked twist on the classic brick breaker formula — but instead of a ball, you're bouncing a deadly buzzsaw that slices through everything in its path!

    2025SportsAdventureCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Death end re;Quest 2 at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Death end re;Quest 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Stardew Valley

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Death end re;Quest 2 on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Death end re;Quest 2.

    You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

    2016IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Phasmophobia

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Death end re;Quest 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.

    2020ActionIndieEarly Access19.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Death end re;Quest 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Death end re;Quest 2.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Death end re;Quest 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Schedule I

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Death end re;Quest 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Death end re;Quest 2.

    From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Hollow Knight

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Death end re;Quest 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. The Forest

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Death end re;Quest 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Death end re;Quest 2.

    As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Death end re;Quest 2.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Idea Factory

Other recommendable Steam games by Idea Factory, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Azur Lane Crosswave

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Another title from Idea Factory, the studio behind Death end re;Quest 2. Shares Action and Adventure with Death end re;Quest 2.

    In the middle of each nation's normal training routine, a Joint Military Exercise was enacted. A select few from each nation were chosen to participate in this rigorous event. But, how did this event come to be? Are there other ulterior motives at play?

    2020ActionAdventureRPG39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Idea Factory, the studio behind Death end re;Quest 2. Shares RPG with Death end re;Quest 2.

    In this hack 'n' slash adventure co-developed with Tamsoft and Compile Heart, the 4 Goddesses enter an online fantasy game inspired by... themselves! Choose from 12 characters with unique playstyles and skills to fight in realtime brawls, customize with accessories, and play online with others!

    2018RPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Amnesia™: Memories

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Another title from Idea Factory, the studio behind Death end re;Quest 2. Shares Adventure with Death end re;Quest 2.

    You awaken to find your memories gone. To learn the truth behind your amnesia, you’ll choose from five romantic paths, each its own world. With 20+ endings, can you write the lasting love story you deserve, or will your love and life come to an end?

    2015Adventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3 V Generation

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Idea Factory, the studio behind Death end re;Quest 2. Shares RPG with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Lost in an alternate dimension, Neptune must collect enough shares to get back home. Sounds easy – except the Seven Sages want to rid Gamindustri of CPUs, including Neptune! Help defeat them and return her to her own world in this JRPG – or be stuck in the '80s forever!

    2015StrategyRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2: Sisters Generation

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Idea Factory, the studio behind Death end re;Quest 2. Shares RPG with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Gamindustri has been taken over by a new threat, and the CPUs are nowhere to be found! It’s now up to their younger sisters to step into the spotlight and save the day in this hilarious, deeply customizable JRPG!

    2015StrategyRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Megadimension Neptunia VII

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Another title from Idea Factory, the studio behind Death end re;Quest 2. Shares RPG with Death end re;Quest 2.

    New challengers are taking control of Gamindustri, and Neptune's nowhere in sight. Now she’s gotta help a mysterious stranger fight a colossal new evil, reclaim her Goddess title, and find some time for pudding! Go next gen with Giant Battles and multi-worlds in this JRPG!

    2016StrategyRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Idea Factory, the studio behind Death end re;Quest 2.

    Show the Spirits the power of love and save the world in this romantic visual novel!

    2019Simulation39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Idea Factory, the studio behind Death end re;Quest 2. Shares Action and RPG with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Choose your tag team and rip through massive hordes of enemies with exciting aerial and ground-based combos. Look out, though - take too many hits and your clothes and defense will end up shredded!

    2016ActionRPG14.99 USDSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Death end re;Quest

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Death end re;Quest takes the classic turn-based RPG and flips it upside-down. Switch between the RPG action of the game world and the visual novel segments of the real world. In the realm of game development, it may seem all fun and games until the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur.

    2019ActionAdventureRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Dragon Star Varnir

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Fight in 3-tiered battles, devour your enemies, and customize your characters in this epic RPG to end the dragon's curse!

    2019ActionAdventureRPG39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Two larger-than-life heroes, Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu are brought together by the hand of fate, or perhaps something more sinister… Live it up in Japan and explore all that Hawaii has to offer in an RPG adventure so big it spans the Pacific.

    2024ActionAdventureRPG69.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Yakuza: Like a Dragon

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Death end re;Quest 2.

    Become Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking yakuza grunt left on the brink of death by the man he trusted most. Take up your legendary bat and get ready to crack some underworld skulls in dynamic RPG combat set against the backdrop of modern-day Japan.

    2020ActionAdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Death end re;Quest 2

Is Death end re;Quest 2 verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Death end re;Quest 2 is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Death end re;Quest 2 cost?
Death end re;Quest 2 is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Death end re;Quest 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Death end re;Quest 2 are Death end re;Quest, Megadimension Neptunia VIIR, Dragon Star Varnir.
Who developed Death end re;Quest 2?
Death end re;Quest 2 was developed by Idea Factory, Compile Heart and published by Idea Factory International.

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