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2015 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 73 % positive Mostly positive, 2,254 reviews on Steam

A first-person shooter set on a spaceship overrun by zombies and mutants, mixing fast gunplay with RPG elements like skills, weapon upgrades and loot. It also offers sword melee combat and an optional co-op mode.

What defines Dead Effect 2:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Strong character progression
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Dark, serious atmosphere
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The closest matches for Dead Effect 2 are Aliens: Colonial Marines, Aliens: Fireteam Elite and Shadowgrounds. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Dead Effect 2 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Aliens: Colonial Marines

93 %

2013 PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck playable 29.99 € 61 % positive Mixed, 11,562 reviews on Steam

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Realistic visuals
  • Action-packed real-time combat

A first-person shooter set in the Aliens universe where you fight xenomorphs and mercenaries as a Colonial Marine, solo or in co-op. Known for leaning on the franchise's atmosphere, but also for its technical and design shortcomings.

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Shadowgrounds

Dark, serious atmosphere

A top-down shooter where you blast through dark corridors on an alien-infested colony. Tense atmosphere, flashlight-lit horror and upgradable weapons drive the action, with optional co-op on the same PC.

Alienation

Strong character progression

An isometric twin-stick shooter from the makers of Dead Nation: as a mercenary you fight alien hordes, collect loot and level up your class, best enjoyed in four-player co-op.

Alien Shooter

Action-packed real-time combat

A classic top-down arcade shooter where you blast alone through swarms of aliens in an infested research base. Light RPG elements like weapon purchases and stat upgrades add some long-term motivation.

Red Faction: Armageddon

Action-packed real-time combat

A linear third-person shooter in the tunnels beneath Mars, where you tear down entire structures with the magnet gun and other weapons while fighting off alien swarms. You can even rebuild destroyed objects with the nano forge.

Deadzone: Rogue

Strong character progression

A roguelite first-person shooter set in deep space where you blast through enemy hordes, loot gear, and rebuild your loadout every run. Between deaths you piece together the truth behind your mission.

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