Rank 01Why this
Also Ninja and Swordplay, like Shadow Warrior 2.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 2)
- Deck Verified
- 2013
Games like Shadow Warrior 2
- 35 games
- Updated Nov 2, 2026
Players who liked Shadow Warrior 2 also play
The closest matches to Shadow Warrior 2: Shadow Warrior, Borderlands 2, NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE, and Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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- 140 new reviews this week
Why this
Shares character customization with Shadow Warrior 2.
- $1.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2012
Rank 03- $49.99 (Price checked Nov 2)
- 2025
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Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition
Why this: Also Demons and Gore, like Shadow Warrior 2.
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Killing Floor 2
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Gore, like Shadow Warrior 2.
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Risk of Rain 2
Why this: Also Looter Shooter and Loot, like Shadow Warrior 2.
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Also Demons and Gore, like Shadow Warrior 2.
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Also Swordplay and Hack and Slash, like Shadow Warrior 2.
- 91% of 27,120 reviews
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: Flying Wild Hog
- Price: $29.99checked Nov 2
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 87% of 8,672 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Metacritic 78
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Combat feels satisfying and stylish
- Co op makes fights even more chaotic
- Lo wangs humor is consistently entertaining
- Comedic
- Epic
- Funny
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Why this: Also Demons and Gore, like Shadow Warrior 2.
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Why this: Same epic mood as Shadow Warrior 2.
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Why this: Same intense mood as Shadow Warrior 2.
Cheaper alternatives
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Why this: Also Looter Shooter and Loot, like Shadow Warrior 2.
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Why this: Same intense mood as Shadow Warrior 2.
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Why this: Also Loot and Demons, like Shadow Warrior 2.
Shank 2
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Gore, like Shadow Warrior 2.
Conan Chop Chop
Why this: Shares character customization with Shadow Warrior 2.
Darksiders Genesis
Why this: Also Loot and Hack and Slash, like Shadow Warrior 2.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Shadow Warrior 2, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Gatekeeper: Infinity
Why this: Shares co op multiplayer with Shadow Warrior 2.
Shadow Warrior Classic (1997)
Why this: Also Ninja and Gore, like Shadow Warrior 2.
Path of Exile
Why this: Also Loot and Hack and Slash, like Shadow Warrior 2.
Pirates Vikings & Knights II
Why this: Also Swordplay and Hack and Slash, like Shadow Warrior 2.
Bloody Hell
Why this: Also Demons and Gore, like Shadow Warrior 2.
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Why this: Also Demons and Hack and Slash, like Shadow Warrior 2.
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Why this: Same intense mood as Shadow Warrior 2.
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About Shadow Warrior 2
The closest matches to Shadow Warrior 2: Shadow Warrior, Borderlands 2, NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE, and Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Shadow Warrior 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Shadow Warrior, Borderlands 2 and NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as comedic, epic and funny, and single out its character customization and co op multiplayer. 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.
Shadow Warrior 2 is a long, challenging action-adventure game released in 2016 by Flying Wild Hog and published by Devolver Digital. Set against demonic hordes, the first-person shooter emphasizes satisfying and stylish combat that players describe as both intense and funny, with Lo Wang's humor consistently entertaining throughout. The game supports online cooperative multiplayer for up to four players, and reviewers highlight that co-op makes fights even more chaotic. Players have tons of guns and melee weapons to choose from, and weapons can be heavily customized through gem transfusion and character customization systems. Elemental damage and loot drops add strategic depth to encounters, while randomly generated environments keep replayability high. Currently verified on Steam Deck, the game holds an 87% positive rating from over 8,600 Steam reviews at $29.99.
About Shadow Warrior 2: Shadow Warrior 2 is the stunning evolution of Flying Wild Hog’s offbeat first-person shooter starring the brash warrior Lo Wang, who must again wield a devastating combination of guns, blades, magic and wit to strike down the demonic legions overwhelming the world.
Is Shadow Warrior 2 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 87% of 8,672 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $29.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 15 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 11 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Combat feels satisfying and stylish
- Co op makes fights even more chaotic
- Lo wangs humor is consistently entertaining
- Tons of guns and melee weapons to choose from
People who play it also play: Shadow Warrior, Borderlands 2, NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black
Frequently asked about Shadow Warrior 2
Can I run it?
Is Shadow Warrior 2 verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Shadow Warrior 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 Shadow Warrior 2 cost?
Shadow Warrior 2 is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Shadow Warrior 2 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Shadow Warrior 2 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Shadow Warrior 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shadow Warrior 2 are Shadow Warrior, Borderlands 2, NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black.
Who developed Shadow Warrior 2?
Shadow Warrior 2 was developed by Flying Wild Hog and published by Devolver Digital.