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2019 PCPlayStationXbox 29.99 € 👍 76 % Mostly positive, 8,528 reviews on Steam Steam Deck verified

A dark sci-fi soulslike set in a ruined city where you target and sever specific enemy limbs to loot armor and parts for your exosuit. Brutal, demanding combat and interconnected level design drive the loop.

What defines The Surge 2:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Strong character progression
  • Action-packed real-time combat

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