Rank 01Why this
Also Third-Person Shooter and Space, like HELLDIVERS 2.
- $59.99 (Price checked Nov 10)
- Deck Playable
- 2024
Games like HELLDIVERS™ 2
- 31 games
- Updated Nov 10, 2026
Players who liked HELLDIVERS™ 2 also play
The closest matches to HELLDIVERS™ 2: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Battlefield™ 6, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6, HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition, and Wildgate. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Shares team coordination with HELLDIVERS 2.
- $69.99 (Price checked Nov 10)
- 2025
Rank 03Why this
Also Third-Person Shooter and Gore, like HELLDIVERS 2.
- $59.99 (Price checked Nov 10)
- Deck Playable
- 2024
Rank 04 
HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition
Why this: Same intense mood as HELLDIVERS 2.
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Wildgate
Why this: Also Extraction Shooter and Space, like HELLDIVERS 2.
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ARC Raiders
Why this: Also Extraction Shooter and Third-Person Shooter, like HELLDIVERS 2.
Rank 08 
The full ranked list: top 24 games like HELLDIVERS™ 2
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Also Third-Person Shooter and Space, like HELLDIVERS 2.
- 86% of 90,341 reviews
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Also Extraction Shooter and Third-Person Shooter, like HELLDIVERS 2.
- 85% of 187,754 reviews
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Arrowhead Game Studios
- Price: $39.99checked Nov 10
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 81% of 622,369 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Become a freedom dispensing operative
- Frequent updates and bug fixes
- Satirical super earth propaganda
- Comedic
- Dark
- Epic
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Warhammer: Vermintide 2
Why this: Same intense mood as HELLDIVERS 2.
STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Space, like HELLDIVERS 2.
Destiny 2
Why this: Same epic mood as HELLDIVERS 2.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below HELLDIVERS™ 2 at current Steam store prices.
Sniper Elite: Resistance
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Gore, like HELLDIVERS 2.
RAID: World War II
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like HELLDIVERS 2.
Serious Sam II
Why this: Same comedic mood as HELLDIVERS 2.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to HELLDIVERS™ 2, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Warframe
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Space, like HELLDIVERS 2.
Electoral Carnage
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like HELLDIVERS 2.
死寂（Deathly Stillness）
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Gore, like HELLDIVERS 2.
About HELLDIVERS™ 2
The closest matches to HELLDIVERS™ 2: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Battlefield™ 6, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6, HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition, and Wildgate. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If HELLDIVERS™ 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Battlefield™ 6 and EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as comedic, dark and epic, and single out its difficulty tuning and friendly fire system. 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.
HELLDIVERS 2 is a third-person action shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and released in 2024, set in a satirical science-fiction universe where players become operatives in the Super Earth military force. Players and reviewers describe the combat as intense, epic, and frequently darkly comedic, with gameplay revolving around team coordination and chaotic PvE encounters. The game includes mechanics such as difficulty-tuning, friendly fire, orbital bombardment, and warbond progression, with players highlighting the ability to unlock everything without spending real money alongside frequent content updates. The title costs $39.99 USD, runs Playable on Steam Deck, and holds an 81% positive rating from over 622,000 Steam reviews.
About HELLDIVERS™ 2: The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter.
Is HELLDIVERS™ 2 worth buying?
Recent reviews are much worse
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 81% of 622,369 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 29% positive across 11,612 new reviews, 52 points below its all-time score.
- Price: $39.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 174 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 262 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Become a freedom dispensing operative
- Frequent updates and bug fixes
- Satirical super earth propaganda
- Teamwork driven chaotic combat
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Performance gets worse and worse with every update and Arrowhead doesn't seem to be interested in addressing this issue. Misleading system requirements don't help the situation.”
“Fun game but when I spend more time loading, stuck on frozen screens and crashing, I can't recommend sadly”
People who play it also play: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Battlefield™ 6, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6
Frequently asked about HELLDIVERS™ 2
Can I run it?
Does HELLDIVERS™ 2 run on Steam Deck?
HELLDIVERS™ 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 HELLDIVERS™ 2 cost?
HELLDIVERS™ 2 is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does HELLDIVERS™ 2 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — HELLDIVERS™ 2 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to HELLDIVERS™ 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside HELLDIVERS™ 2 are Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Battlefield™ 6, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6.
Who developed HELLDIVERS™ 2?
HELLDIVERS™ 2 was developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC.