Rank 01Why this
Also Dark Comedy and Dark Humor, like POSTAL 2.
- $4.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2022
Games like POSTAL 2
- 27 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked POSTAL 2 also play
The closest matches to POSTAL 2: POSTAL 4: No Regerts, POSTAL: Brain Damaged, Hotline Miami, Paint the Town Red, and Manhunt. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Same dark mood as POSTAL 2.
- $4.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2022
Rank 03Why this
Also Gore and Violent, like POSTAL 2.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2012
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Manhunt
Why this: Also Mature and Gore, like POSTAL 2.
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Shadow Warrior
Why this: Also Dark Humor and Gore, like POSTAL 2.
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Bully: Scholarship Edition
Why this: Shares open world exploration with POSTAL 2.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like POSTAL 2
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Shares weapon customization and open world exploration with POSTAL 2.
- 96% of 29,085 reviews
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- Released: 2012
- Developer: Running With Scissors
- Price: $0.99−90%checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 97% of 42,176 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 59
- Platforms: Windows, Linux
Players highlight
- Humor and chaos come from open ended design
- Challenging
- Dark
- Whimsical
- Non linear storytelling
- Open world exploration
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Why this: Same dark mood as POSTAL 2.
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Why this: Shares weapon customization and open world exploration with POSTAL 2.
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Why this: Also Dark Humor and Gore, like POSTAL 2.
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Why this: Also Dark Humor and Mature, like POSTAL 2.
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Why this: Shares weapon customization with POSTAL 2.
Counter-Strike:Global Offensive
Why this: Also Mature and Violent, like POSTAL 2.
Hellbound: Survival Mode
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like POSTAL 2.
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Why this: Also Dark Humor and Gore, like POSTAL 2.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
POSTAL: Brain Damaged
Why this: Same dark mood as POSTAL 2.
Hotline Miami
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like POSTAL 2.
Shadow Warrior
Why this: Also Dark Humor and Gore, like POSTAL 2.
About POSTAL 2
The closest matches to POSTAL 2: POSTAL 4: No Regerts, POSTAL: Brain Damaged, Hotline Miami, Paint the Town Red, and Manhunt. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If POSTAL 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are POSTAL 4: No Regerts, POSTAL: Brain Damaged and Hotline Miami — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, dark and whimsical, and single out its non linear storytelling and open world exploration. 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.
POSTAL 2 is a 2012 action-adventure indie title from Running With Scissors. Set across an open world, the game tasks players with guiding The POSTAL Dude through an ostensibly ordinary week of mundane errands that spiral into unexpected chaos. The gameplay features non-linear storytelling, open-world exploration, player-choice-driven outcomes, and weapon customization, with satire and social commentary integrated throughout. Players describe the experience as dark and challenging, noting that tactical positioning matters and that humor and chaos emerge from the open-ended design. The game is verified for Steam Deck and holds a 97% positive rating from over 42,000 Steam reviews, currently priced at $0.99.
About POSTAL 2: Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
Is POSTAL 2 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 97% of 42,176 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 97% positive across 956 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 10).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 12 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Humor and chaos come from open ended design
People who play it also play: POSTAL 4: No Regerts, POSTAL: Brain Damaged, Hotline Miami
Frequently asked about POSTAL 2
Can I run it?
Is POSTAL 2 verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — POSTAL 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 POSTAL 2 cost?
POSTAL 2 is listed on Steam at 0.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to POSTAL 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside POSTAL 2 are POSTAL 4: No Regerts, POSTAL: Brain Damaged, Hotline Miami.
Who developed POSTAL 2?
POSTAL 2 was developed by Running With Scissors.