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A landmark immersive sim horror RPG set aboard an infested starship, where scarce resources, flexible skill builds and the unforgettable AI SHODAN create relentless dread.
What defines System Shock 2:
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The closest matches for System Shock 2 are Athanasia, Ground Zero and Empyreal. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes System Shock 2 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
92 %
Best match
A survival horror shooter with immersive sim elements where you explore a mysterious facility and fend off predators from prehistory and the future using gear and wits. Its Metroidvania structure rewards exploration.
88 % 17.99 €
Challenging difficulty
A retro-style survival horror set in a ruined South Korea after a meteor strike, where mutated creatures roam. Scarce ammo, puzzles and gear upgrades deliver classic tension.
88 % −50 %Strong character progression
A challenging sci-fi action RPG in which an expedition lands on an unexplored planet and investigates a colossal monolith left by a lost civilisation. It leans on layered systems and character development.
88 % −25 %Sci-fi setting
A third-person Metroidvania shooter in which Alex explores an alien planet and absorbs organic abilities that reshape both combat and traversal. New powers steadily open up more of the world.
88 %
Strong character progression
A PlayStation classic blending survival horror with real-time combat and RPG elements. As FBI agent Aya Brea you hunt mutated creatures in a grim atmosphere while upgrading your weapons and abilities.
88 % 19.99 €
Dark, serious atmosphere
An atmospheric survival shooter set in the Zone around Pripyat, where you dodge anomalies, hunt artifacts and fight mutants and rival stalker factions. Its open hubs, consequential side quests and oppressive mood make it a cult classic.
87 % 19.99 €
Challenging difficulty
A brutal, atmospheric shooter set in the Chernobyl Zone, where faction wars, deadly anomalies and blowouts make survival a constant struggle. This prequel to Shadow of Chernobyl leans harder into faction warfare and tough firefights.
87 % 33.99 €
Challenging difficulty
A grim sci-fi soulslike set on a decaying space station where dimensions bleed into each other. Interconnected areas, punishing combat and co-op play define the experience.
87 % −67 %Strong character progression
You drive a car you repair and upgrade into a supernaturally warped exclusion zone in the Pacific Northwest, scavenging resources before returning to your garage. The car becomes your companion and main survival tool, while each run uncovers more of the zone's mystery.
87 % 29.99 €
Challenging difficulty
Survival horror in which Sebastian Castellanos dives into the surreal STEM world to rescue his daughter. Semi-open town hubs, scarce resources and the freedom to sneak or fight create constant tension.