Rank 01Why this
Shares secret hunting with BRUTAL JOHN 2.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2023
Games like BRUTAL JOHN 2
- 38 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked BRUTAL JOHN 2 also play
The closest matches to BRUTAL JOHN 2: Dread Templar, Ion Fury, Project Warlock II, Turbo Overkill, and Trepang2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03Why this
Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like BRUTAL JOHN 2.
- $16.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
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Turbo Overkill
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like BRUTAL JOHN 2.
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Trepang2
Why this: Also Blood and Boomer Shooter, like BRUTAL JOHN 2.
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WRATH: Aeon of Ruin
Why this: Shares weapon variety with BRUTAL JOHN 2.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like BRUTAL JOHN 2
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Shares easter egg hunting with BRUTAL JOHN 2.
- 81% of 3,174 reviews
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Also Boomer Shooter and Old School, like BRUTAL JOHN 2.
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: OldSchool Laws Team
- Price: $12.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 94% of 217 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Early Access
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Easter eggs and references reward attentive players
- Gibs and gore feel satisfyingly squishy
- Humor leans into absurd broken english parody
- Dark
- Funny
- Immersive
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Reviewers mention these as similar to BRUTAL JOHN 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.
Serious Sam 4
Why this: Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like BRUTAL JOHN 2.
Viscerafest
Why this: Same dark mood as BRUTAL JOHN 2.
Serious Sam 3: BFE
Why this: Also Gore and Old School, like BRUTAL JOHN 2.
Serious Sam II
Why this: Shares secret hunting with BRUTAL JOHN 2.
Phantom Fury
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Old School, like BRUTAL JOHN 2.
Hot Blood
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like BRUTAL JOHN 2.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below BRUTAL JOHN 2 at current Steam store prices.
Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayer
Why this: Shares secret hunting with BRUTAL JOHN 2.
Hellbound
Why this: Also Blood and Boomer Shooter, like BRUTAL JOHN 2.
Zortch
Why this: Shares secret hunting and weapon variety with BRUTAL JOHN 2.
DEAD TRASH
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like BRUTAL JOHN 2.
Guns and Nuns: Storming Hell
Why this: Shares weapon variety with BRUTAL JOHN 2.
BUTCHER
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like BRUTAL JOHN 2.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to BRUTAL JOHN 2, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
PAPERHEAD EP.0
Why this: Shares weapon variety with BRUTAL JOHN 2.
Darkenstein 3D
Why this: Shares secret hunting with BRUTAL JOHN 2.
Iron Snout
Why this: Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like BRUTAL JOHN 2.
Hellbound: Survival Mode
Why this: Also Blood and Gore, like BRUTAL JOHN 2.
Shadow Warrior Classic (1997)
Why this: Also Gore and Old School, like BRUTAL JOHN 2.
STRAFTAT
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like BRUTAL JOHN 2.
Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like BRUTAL JOHN 2.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Project Warlock II
Why this: Shares secret hunting with BRUTAL JOHN 2.
Turbo Overkill
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like BRUTAL JOHN 2.
Trepang2
Why this: Also Blood and Boomer Shooter, like BRUTAL JOHN 2.
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin
Why this: Shares weapon variety with BRUTAL JOHN 2.
POSTAL: Brain Damaged
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like BRUTAL JOHN 2.
About BRUTAL JOHN 2
The closest matches to BRUTAL JOHN 2: Dread Templar, Ion Fury, Project Warlock II, Turbo Overkill, and Trepang2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If BRUTAL JOHN 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Dread Templar, Ion Fury and Project Warlock II — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as dark, funny and immersive, and single out its easter egg hunting and movement speed. 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.
About BRUTAL JOHN 2: Join BRUTAL JOHN and BRUTAL DOG in a ultraviolent old-school FPS set in a world overrun by crypto-mining technologies, where it’s up to you to destroy them and reclaim control. Prepare for an adrenaline ride that pays homage to the best shooters of the '90s.
Is BRUTAL JOHN 2 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 94% of 217 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Early Access: unfinished, and it can change a lot before release.
- Price: $12.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 5 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Easter eggs and references reward attentive players
- Gibs and gore feel satisfyingly squishy
- Humor leans into absurd broken english parody
- Levels blend exploration with nostalgic train and city designs
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Its a parody/not serious game I get that, but the gameplay? Could be MUCH better even if its parody.”
People who play it also play: Dread Templar, Ion Fury, Project Warlock II
Frequently asked about BRUTAL JOHN 2
Can I run it?
Is BRUTAL JOHN 2 verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — BRUTAL JOHN 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 BRUTAL JOHN 2 cost?
BRUTAL JOHN 2 is listed on Steam at 12.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to BRUTAL JOHN 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside BRUTAL JOHN 2 are Dread Templar, Ion Fury, Project Warlock II.
Who developed BRUTAL JOHN 2?
BRUTAL JOHN 2 was developed by OldSchool Laws Team.