Rank 01Why this
Shares inventory management with System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster.
- Deck Playable
- 2013
Games like System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster
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- Updated Nov 4, 2026
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The closest matches to System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster: System Shock® 2 (1999), System Shock, Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition, Heretic + Hexen, and E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Same atmospheric mood as System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster.
- $11.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2023
Rank 03Why this
Shares environmental exploration with System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster.
- $6.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2007
The full ranked list: top 24 games like System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1System Shock® 2 (1999)
Shares inventory management with System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster.
- 94% of 4,870 reviews
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- 3Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
Shares environmental exploration with System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster.
- 95% of 10,288 reviews
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- 20S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition
Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG
- 62% of 1,783 reviews
- 21The Ascent
Also Cyberpunk and Action RPG, like System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster.
- 77% of 12,117 reviews
- 22Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Same dark mood as System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster.
- 75% of 71,322 reviews
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: Nightdive Studios, Looking Glass Studios, Irrational Games
- Price: $14.99−50%checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 87% of 1,310 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG
- Metacritic 84
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Audio logs reveal the story piecemeal
- Level design forces methodical exploration
- Psi amp upgrades feel like unlocking new powers
- Atmospheric
- Dark
- Immersive
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About System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster
The closest matches to System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster: System Shock® 2 (1999), System Shock, Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition, Heretic + Hexen, and E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is your kind of game, the closest matches are System Shock® 2 (1999), System Shock and Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, dark and immersive, and single out its audio log storytelling and enemy spawn triggers. 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.
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is a first-person immersive sim horror-RPG set aboard the Von Braun spacecraft. The remaster, priced at $29.99 and verified for Steam Deck play, preserves the 2025 re-release of the Looking Glass and Irrational Games classic. Players navigate atmospheric, dark corridors while managing inventory, hacking systems, and upgrading psi-amp abilities that feel like unlocking new powers. The game unfolds through audio logs revealing the narrative piecemeal, with enemy spawn triggers demanding methodical exploration. Reviewers describe the experience as immersive and unsettling, with SHODAN's presence remaining chillingly persistent throughout. Currently holding an 87% positive rating from over 1,300 Steam reviews, the game offers a long, challenging session for those seeking a punishing difficulty curve.
About System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster: System Shock® 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is a genre defining experience that established innovative game-play mechanics that are a staple of the FPS and RPG genre today. Survive the wretched corridors of the Von Braun. Your training has prepared you for this.
Is System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster 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 1,310 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 10 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Audio logs reveal the story piecemeal
- Level design forces methodical exploration
- Psi amp upgrades feel like unlocking new powers
- Remaster preserves the originals punishing difficulty
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Most of the changes in this version (both visual and gameplay) are just community-made mods for the old version. That is not a bad thing. Delisting the old version and charging triple the price for this one... that is a bad thing. While…”
“Contains a game-breaking bug that will fully corrupt co-op saves in the final area. Lost our entire first playthrough because of it. Do not buy until it is patched.”
People who play it also play: System Shock® 2 (1999), System Shock, Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
Frequently asked about System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster
Can I run it?
Is System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster 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 System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster cost?
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster are System Shock® 2 (1999), System Shock, Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition.
Who developed System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster?
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster was developed by Nightdive Studios, Looking Glass Studios, Irrational Games and published by Nightdive Studios, Atari.