Games like POSTAL 2
If POSTAL 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are POSTAL 4: No Regerts, POSTAL 2 VR and Postal III — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its tactical positioning matters, writing quality is exceptional and challenging. 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.
Get personalized picks →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?
Players who liked POSTAL 2 also play
Steam players who put hours into POSTAL 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.
POSTAL 4: No Regerts
WHY THIS
Top pick for POSTAL 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with POSTAL 2.
POSTAL 4: No Regerts is a satirical and outrageous comedic open world first person shooter and the long-awaited true sequel to what’s been fondly dubbed as "The Worst Game Ever™", POSTAL 2!
POSTAL 2 VR
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for POSTAL 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with POSTAL 2.
POSTAL 2 VR lets you loose in the most chaotic sandbox shooter ever, fully reimagined for VR. Survive a week in Paradise, Arizona—buy milk, return books, or go completely POSTAL with an arsenal of absurd weapons and unpredictable NPCs. The choice is yours…but good luck staying out of trouble.
Postal III
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with POSTAL 2.
Third-strongest match for POSTAL 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with POSTAL 2.
Good or Insane? The choice is yours. Following the Apocalyptic end to the Postal Dude’s week in Paradise, we follow him and his insane pitbull Champ as they emigrate to its appropriately named sister city, Catharsis.
Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for POSTAL 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with POSTAL 2.
Step into the boots of Grayson Hunt after a crash landing on an old resort planet forces him to make a hard choice: survival or revenge. Execute masterful kills with Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition’s unique combat system that rewards you for performing the most creative and deadly kills imaginable.
Duke Nukem Forever
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for POSTAL 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with POSTAL 2.
The King arrives with an arsenal of over-the-top weapons, giant explosions and pure unadulterated fun!
Rage in Peace
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with POSTAL 2.
Ranked #6 for POSTAL 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with POSTAL 2.
Rage in Peace is a story-driven action adventure with elements of surprise and memorization. Unravel the last day of Timmy's life, as he races against time to get back home and fulfill his sole dream of dying peacefully in his pajamas, in the warmth of home, in peace, and with no drama.
Shadow Warrior
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for POSTAL 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with POSTAL 2.
Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang.
Maneater
WHY THIS
Shares open world exploration and a challenging mood with POSTAL 2.
Ranked #8 for POSTAL 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with POSTAL 2.
Experience the ultimate power fantasy as the apex predator of the seas - a giant Shark! Terrorize the coastal waterways. Tear swimmers and divers limb from limb, give the humans a reason to fear you!
Reviewers mention these as similar to POSTAL 2
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Hotline Miami
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with POSTAL 2.
Reviewers of POSTAL 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with POSTAL 2.
Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.
Hatred
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with POSTAL 2.
Reviewers of POSTAL 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with POSTAL 2.
Hatred is a violent twin-stick shooter, in which you take the role of The Antagonist fighting against all of humanity.
POSTAL 4: No Regerts
WHY THIS
Reviewers of POSTAL 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with POSTAL 2.
POSTAL 4: No Regerts is a satirical and outrageous comedic open world first person shooter and the long-awaited true sequel to what’s been fondly dubbed as "The Worst Game Ever™", POSTAL 2!
POSTAL: Brain Damaged
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with POSTAL 2.
Reviewers of POSTAL 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with POSTAL 2.
POSTAL: Brain Damaged is a new, action-oriented take on the Running With Scissors’ cult game series with throwback graphics, and fast-paced, modern gameplay. Take a wild roller coaster ride through the twisted wonderland encased in the POSTAL DUDE’S messed-up mind.
Manhunt
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with POSTAL 2.
Reviewers of POSTAL 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with POSTAL 2.
You awake to the sound of your own panicked breath. In Manhunt, you must run, hide and fight to survive. If you can stay alive long enough, you may find out who did this to you. This is a brutal blood sport.
Far Cry® 5
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with POSTAL 2.
Reviewers of POSTAL 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with POSTAL 2.
Discover the open world of Hope County, Montana, besieged by a fanatical doomsday cult. Dive into the action solo or two-player co-op in the story campaign, use a vast arsenal of weapons and allies, and free Hope County from Joseph Seed and his cult.
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced
WHY THIS
Shares weapon customization, open world exploration and a dark mood with POSTAL 2.
Reviewers of POSTAL 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with POSTAL 2.
Experience entertainment blockbusters Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online — now upgraded for a new generation with stunning visuals, faster loading, 3D audio, and more, plus exclusive content for GTA Online players.
Cyber Manhunt 2: New World - The Hacking Simulator
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with POSTAL 2.
Reviewers of POSTAL 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with POSTAL 2.
Discover a digital realm shrouded in mystery. Sequel to an award-winning narrative driven hacking simulator puzzle game. Play as an AI assistant in a major corporation. Deploy intricate social engineering tactics and expose hidden truths in a world of ambition and high-tech deception.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below POSTAL 2 at current Steam store prices.
Miss Neko
WHY THIS
Priced ~51% under POSTAL 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with POSTAL 2.
Together the full picture of all the lovely beast ladies with your own hands, play Yakyuken with them, collect their portraits. Hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable game time:)
QUICKERFLAK
WHY THIS
Priced ~51% under POSTAL 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with POSTAL 2.
QUICKERFLAK is an experimental fast-paced time-attack top-down combat retro-hardcore minigame, that can be finished in a minute.
Save Jesus
WHY THIS
Priced ~51% under POSTAL 2 on Steam right now. Shares Indie with POSTAL 2.
Someone is trying to murder Jesus. Disguised as Caesar with the Roman Empire by his side, an evil impostor from the future has set hundreds of deadly traps. Redirect the traps, kill the Romans and protect Jesus!
Gachi Heroes
WHY THIS
Priced ~51% under POSTAL 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with POSTAL 2.
Gachi Heroes is a game about the dark fantasies. That's amazing an endlass journey in which you will know yourself with your favorite gachimuchi characters. How deep would you go?
Trip to Vinelands
WHY THIS
Priced ~51% under POSTAL 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with POSTAL 2.
Trip to Vinelands is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with POSTAL 2.
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.
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 POSTAL 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.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with POSTAL 2.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with POSTAL 2.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with POSTAL 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.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with POSTAL 2.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
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More from Running With Scissors
Other recommendable Steam games by Running With Scissors, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
POSTAL 4: No Regerts
WHY THIS
Another title from Running With Scissors, the studio behind POSTAL 2. Shares Action and Adventure with POSTAL 2.
POSTAL 4: No Regerts is a satirical and outrageous comedic open world first person shooter and the long-awaited true sequel to what’s been fondly dubbed as "The Worst Game Ever™", POSTAL 2!
POSTAL Redux
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with POSTAL 2.
Another title from Running With Scissors, the studio behind POSTAL 2. Shares Action and Indie with POSTAL 2.
POSTAL Redux is a high definition remake of the classic dark and surreal twin-stick isometric shooter. Take control of The POSTAL Dude as he fights to survive in a world gone mad with violence.
POSTAL
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with POSTAL 2.
Another title from Running With Scissors, the studio behind POSTAL 2. Shares Action and Indie with POSTAL 2.
Take control of The POSTAL Dude in his infamous first outing as he battles to survive in a world gone mad! POSTAL is a classic isometric shooter filled to the brim with fast-paced explosive action.
POSTAL 2 VR
WHY THIS
Another title from Running With Scissors, the studio behind POSTAL 2. Shares Action and Indie with POSTAL 2.
POSTAL 2 VR lets you loose in the most chaotic sandbox shooter ever, fully reimagined for VR. Survive a week in Paradise, Arizona—buy milk, return books, or go completely POSTAL with an arsenal of absurd weapons and unpredictable NPCs. The choice is yours…but good luck staying out of trouble.
Flesh & Wire
WHY THIS
Another title from Running With Scissors, the studio behind POSTAL 2. Shares Action and Indie with POSTAL 2.
Delve into the psychological roots of the POSTAL series in Flesh & Wire, a horror first person shooter that ventures into the twisted reality of a hapless victim seeking enshrouded answers and grisly vengeance against the crazed gunman who changed her life forever.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Duke Nukem Forever
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with POSTAL 2.
The King arrives with an arsenal of over-the-top weapons, giant explosions and pure unadulterated fun!
Rage in Peace
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with POSTAL 2.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with POSTAL 2.
Rage in Peace is a story-driven action adventure with elements of surprise and memorization. Unravel the last day of Timmy's life, as he races against time to get back home and fulfill his sole dream of dying peacefully in his pajamas, in the warmth of home, in peace, and with no drama.
Shadow Warrior
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with POSTAL 2.
Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang.
Maneater
WHY THIS
Shares open world exploration and a challenging mood with POSTAL 2.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with POSTAL 2.
Experience the ultimate power fantasy as the apex predator of the seas - a giant Shark! Terrorize the coastal waterways. Tear swimmers and divers limb from limb, give the humans a reason to fear you!
Frequently asked about POSTAL 2
- 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 2 VR, Postal III.
- Who developed POSTAL 2?
- POSTAL 2 was developed by Running With Scissors.
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