Rank 01Why this
Also Zombies and Gore, like Dead Island 2.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
Games like Dead Island 2
- 34 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked Dead Island 2 also play
The closest matches to Dead Island 2: Dead Island Definitive Edition, Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition, Killing Floor 2, Left 4 Dead 2, and Zombie Army Trilogy. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Zombies and Post-apocalyptic, like Dead Island 2.
- $11.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2022
Rank 03- $2.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Dead Island 2
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Dambuster Studios
- Price: $49.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 76% of 9,145 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Brutal melee combat feels satisfying and visually rewarding
- Co op turns zombie slaying into a chaotic group activity
- Hollywood aesthetic and black humor make it stand out
- Atmospheric
- Comedic
- Dark
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Why this: Shares co op multiplayer with Dead Island 2.
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Why this: Also Zombies and Gore, like Dead Island 2.
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Why this: Also Dark Humor and Zombies, like Dead Island 2.
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Why this: Shares co op multiplayer with Dead Island 2.
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Plays great on Steam Deck
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About Dead Island 2
The closest matches to Dead Island 2: Dead Island Definitive Edition, Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition, Killing Floor 2, Left 4 Dead 2, and Zombie Army Trilogy. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Dead Island 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Dead Island Definitive Edition, Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition and Killing Floor 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, comedic and dark, and single out its body dismemberment system 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.
Dead Island 2 is a 2024 action-adventure game developed by Dambuster Studios set in zombie-overrun Los Angeles. Players engage in melee combat backed by a body-dismemberment system, deep weapon modding, and a skill-card deck-building mechanic that enables dynamic playstyle customization. The game supports online co-op multiplayer, allowing players to experience its Hollywood-infused aesthetic and dark humor alongside others. Dambuster Studios designed this title with normal difficulty and medium-length gameplay, featuring a new game plus option for replayability. Players describe the co-op mode as transforming zombie-slaying into chaotic group activity, and consistently characterize the overall tone as atmospheric, dark, and funny. The game runs Playable on Steam Deck and costs $49.99 USD, holding a 76% positive rating from 9,145 Steam reviews.
About Dead Island 2: A deadly virus is spreading across Los Angeles, turning its inhabitants into zombies. Bitten, infected, but more than just immune, uncover the truth behind the outbreak and discover who - or what - you are. Survive, evolve and become the ultimate Zombie Slayer.
Is Dead Island 2 worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 76% of 9,145 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 75% positive across 537 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $49.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 26 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 21 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
- Brutal melee combat feels satisfying and visually rewarding
- Co op turns zombie slaying into a chaotic group activity
- Hollywood aesthetic and black humor make it stand out
- Skill cards let players customize playstyles dynamically
People who play it also play: Dead Island Definitive Edition, Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition, Killing Floor 2
Frequently asked about Dead Island 2
Can I run it?
Does Dead Island 2 run on Steam Deck?
Dead Island 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 Island 2 cost?
Dead Island 2 is listed on Steam at 49.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Dead Island 2 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Dead Island 2 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Dead Island 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Dead Island 2 are Dead Island Definitive Edition, Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition, Killing Floor 2.
Who developed Dead Island 2?
Dead Island 2 was developed by Dambuster Studios and published by Deep Silver.