Rank 01Why this
Also Third-Person Shooter and Stealth, like The Evil Within 2.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2014
Games like The Evil Within 2
- 30 games
- Updated Nov 2, 2026
Players who liked The Evil Within 2 also play
The closest matches to The Evil Within 2: The Evil Within, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, The Sinking City 2, Outlast, and Remothered: Tormented Fathers. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like The Evil Within 2.
- $7.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2017
Rank 03Why this
Shares crafting with The Evil Within 2.
- $49.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- 2026
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Outlast
Why this: Also Stealth and Survival Horror, like The Evil Within 2.
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The Beast Inside
Why this: Shares stealth with The Evil Within 2.
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Zombie Army 4: Dead War
Why this: Shares enemy variety with The Evil Within 2.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like The Evil Within 2
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- 2Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like The Evil Within 2.
- 95% of 31,078 reviews
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Also Third-Person Shooter and Survival Horror, like The Evil Within 2.
- 91% of 11,870 reviews
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- 13The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered
Shares stealth and crafting with The Evil Within 2.
- 91% of 12,970 reviews
- 14The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan
Also Survival Horror and Gore, like The Evil Within 2.
- 75% of 3,441 reviews
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- 16Dying Light: The Beast
Shares stealth and open world exploration with The Evil Within 2.
- 88% of 25,088 reviews
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- Released: 2017
- Developer: Tango Gameworks
- Price: $39.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 91% of 5,997 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Metacritic 80
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Answers questions from first game
- Atmosphere is tense
- Love letter to horror
- Dark
- Stressful
- Tense
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Reviewers mention these as similar to The Evil Within 2
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Resident Evil
Why this: Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like The Evil Within 2.
SILENT HILL 2
Why this: Same unsettling mood as The Evil Within 2.
Dead Space
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Survival Horror, like The Evil Within 2.
Max Payne
Why this: Same dark mood as The Evil Within 2.
Remnant: From the Ashes
Why this: Same tense mood as The Evil Within 2.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Evil Within 2 at current Steam store prices.
Dead Space (2008)
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Survival Horror, like The Evil Within 2.
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan
Why this: Also Survival Horror and Gore, like The Evil Within 2.
Obscure II (Obscure: The Aftermath)
Why this: Shares crafting with The Evil Within 2.
DOOM 3
Why this: Also Zombies and Gore, like The Evil Within 2.
Manhunt
Why this: Also Stealth and Survival Horror, like The Evil Within 2.
Rabbit Hole
Why this: Shares stealth with The Evil Within 2.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to The Evil Within 2, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
死寂（Deathly Stillness）
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Zombies, like The Evil Within 2.
Intravenous 2: Mercenarism
Why this: Shares stealth with The Evil Within 2.
Nightmare House: The Original Mod
Why this: Also Zombies and Violent, like The Evil Within 2.
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About The Evil Within 2
The closest matches to The Evil Within 2: The Evil Within, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, The Sinking City 2, Outlast, and Remothered: Tormented Fathers. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Evil Within 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Evil Within, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard and The Sinking City 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as dark, stressful and tense, and single out its cover system and crafting. 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.
The Evil Within 2 is a third-person action-adventure horror game released in 2017 and developed by Tango Gameworks. Set in a nightmarish open world, players control Detective Sebastian Castellanos as he navigates through dark, atmospheric environments to uncover the truth behind a personal tragedy. The game combines stealth mechanics with combat, offering a cover system, crafting, enemy variety, perk upgrades, and side missions. Reviewers describe the experience as a love letter to the horror genre, and players note that the stealth aspect is essential for survival. With a 91% positive review score from over 5,900 Steam reviews, the game is verified on Steam Deck and offers a long, challenging campaign for solo players.
About The Evil Within 2: Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.
Is The Evil Within 2 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 91% of 5,997 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 90% positive across 106 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $39.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 19 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 20 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Answers questions from first game
- Atmosphere is tense
- Love letter to horror
- Stealth aspect is essential
People who play it also play: The Evil Within, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, The Sinking City 2
Frequently asked about The Evil Within 2
Can I run it?
Is The Evil Within 2 verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — The Evil Within 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 The Evil Within 2 cost?
The Evil Within 2 is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Evil Within 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Evil Within 2 are The Evil Within, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, The Sinking City 2.
Who developed The Evil Within 2?
The Evil Within 2 was developed by Tango Gameworks and published by Bethesda Softworks.