Rank 01Why this
Also Zombies and Gore, like Dead Rising 2.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- 2014
Games like Dead Rising® 2
- 26 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Dead Rising® 2 also play
The closest matches to Dead Rising® 2: Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition, Dead Rising 2: Off the Record, Saints Row 2, How to Survive 2, and State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2011
Rank 03Why this
Same funny mood as Dead Rising 2.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2009
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POSTAL 2
Why this: Same challenging mood as Dead Rising 2.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Dead Rising® 2
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- Released: 2010
- Developer: Capcom Vancouver
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 78% of 3,497 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Metacritic 78
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Creative weapon combinations
- Challenging
- Funny
- Combo weapons
- Escort missions
- Psychopath bosses
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Saints Row
Why this: Same funny mood as Dead Rising 2.
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Why this: Same challenging mood as Dead Rising 2.
ZOMBI
Why this: Also Zombies and Gore, like Dead Rising 2.
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Tom Clancy’s The Division® 2
Why this: Same challenging mood as Dead Rising 2.
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Why this: Same funny mood as Dead Rising 2.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Dead Rising 2: Off the Record
Why this: Also Zombies and Gore, like Dead Rising 2.
- 857 new reviews this week
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POSTAL 2
Why this: Same challenging mood as Dead Rising 2.
About Dead Rising® 2
The closest matches to Dead Rising® 2: Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition, Dead Rising 2: Off the Record, Saints Row 2, How to Survive 2, and State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Dead Rising® 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition, Dead Rising 2: Off the Record and Saints Row 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging and funny, and single out its combo weapons and escort missions. 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.
Dead Rising 2 is a 2010 action-adventure set in the neon-drenched casino city of Fortune City. Players control motorcycle stuntman Chuck Greene, fighting to survive a zombie outbreak while racing against the clock to gather evidence for a life-saving cure. The game features a deep combo-weapon system allowing players to merge everyday objects into absurdly powerful tools, alongside escort missions and memorable psychopath boss encounters. A distinctive restroom-save mechanic lets players preserve progress without losing momentum. Players describe the overall tone as funny, with reviewers highlighting the challenging gameplay loop and dark comedy that permeates the experience. Creative-weapon-combinations and tactical-positioning-matters are commonly cited as the core hooks. The game holds a 78% positive rating from over 3,400 Steam reviews and is marked as playable on Steam Deck.
About Dead Rising® 2: The sequel to the million-plus selling Dead Rising, Dead Rising 2 takes the zombie survival horror to Fortune City, America’s latest and greatest entertainment playground.
Is Dead Rising® 2 worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 78% of 3,497 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 17 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 4 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Creative weapon combinations
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Most have been great, back when it came out. The story is fun in a ridiculous, over-the-top anime way. But holy hell, zero controller support at all. They just didn't bother implementing it for PC, and it doesn't seem like Capcom or…”
People who play it also play: Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition, Dead Rising 2: Off the Record, Saints Row 2
Frequently asked about Dead Rising® 2
Can I run it?
Does Dead Rising® 2 run on Steam Deck?
Dead Rising® 2 is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Dead Rising® 2 cost?
Dead Rising® 2 is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Dead Rising® 2 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Dead Rising® 2 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Dead Rising® 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Dead Rising® 2 are Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition, Dead Rising 2: Off the Record, Saints Row 2.
Who developed Dead Rising® 2?
Dead Rising® 2 was developed by Capcom Vancouver and published by Capcom.