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Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.

The Evil Within 2 is a horror, survival horror and psychological horror game developed by Tango Gameworks and published by Bethesda Softworks.
Released on October 12th 2017 is available only on Windows in 12 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Russian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.

It has received 28,906 reviews of which 26,655 were positive and 2,251 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. 😍

The game is currently priced at 29.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Gamivo.

The Steam community has classified The Evil Within 2 into these genres:

Horror Survival Horror Psychological Horror Story Rich Open World Action Adventure Gore Singleplayer Atmospheric Third-Person Shooter Third Person Violent Zombies Stealth Survival Shooter First-Person Dark Great Soundtrack

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Windows

OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 / AMD FX-8320 or better
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB / AMD HD 7970 3GB or better
Storage: 40 GB available space

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July 2025

Reviewing (mostly) every game (or DLC) in my library, part 241: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (10/10) The Evil Within 2 is one of the most underrated horror games out there. Shinji Mikami’s twisted influence is still here, but the sequel finds its own voice—balancing action, dread, exploration, and player freedom in a way that just clicks. Whether you're sneaking past grotesque horrors, scavenging for supplies, or sprinting in pure panic from something you should not have looked at, this game delivers that special flavor of survival horror that feels both modern and classic. It’s slick, it’s scary, it’s fun and it never overstays its welcome. 📸 Pros: [*] Combat is slick, tense, and fair. Every encounter is a little dance between panic and precision. The shooting feels weighty and responsive. Headshots matter. Limited ammo forces you to make smart decisions—should you snipe that abomination, sneak past, or trap it? The stealth system works well without being too forgiving. This game wants to make you nervous, but it’s never cheap. When you die, it’s usually because you made a mistake, not because the game cheated you. [*] Upgrade and crafting systems are addictively fun. The green gel is back, and now it’s even more fun to spend. You get upgrades for weapons, stealth, health, stamina, and so on. There’s a real sense of progression as you invest in your build, and the choices feel meaningful. The workbench/crafting mechanic is also incredibly satisfying. You can craft mid-level, but it’s riskier and more expensive, or wait until you're safe. [*] The semi-open world is a brilliant evolution. Union is broken into zones that feel just big enough. The hub areas offer you freedom without feeling empty, letting you approach objectives from multiple angles, stumble into side stories, or go completely off the beaten path to scavenge a creepy house. Exploring is genuinely rewarding and sometimes terrifying—you never know if you’re going to find supplies or walk into a nightmare. This game nails that Resident Evil -style loop of tension, exploration, and progression. [*] The horror is wildly creative and atmospheric. It’s not just jump scares—it’s dread. You’ll go from blood-drenched galleries to warped school hallways to cold, sterile labs, and each place has its own flavor of nightmare. The imagery is nightmarish, surreal, and deeply psychological. It’s spooky as heck, but in the most fun way. The game knows how to build atmosphere, and then absolutely destroy your sense of safety. [*] Art direction is top-tier creepy. The monsters are disturbing in the best way—twisted, screeching things that feel pulled from nightmares. The “Obscura” and “Guardian” are iconic. [*] Multiple styles of horror, all done well. The game moves from slasher horror to psychological dread to body horror to straight-up cosmic horror without ever feeling disjointed. It’s a rollercoaster of mood and tone that somehow works. You never know what kind of terror you’re going to get next. [*] You actually care about the story. Sebastian Castellanos may have been a generic cop in the first game, but in Evil Within 2, he’s a grieving father on a desperate rescue mission. It gives the game emotional weight, as you see him battle his own personal demons and the very real, very dangerous ones around him. 🩸 Cons: [*] A couple late-game enemies feel like bullet sponges. By the final chapters, the game shifts more into action-horror and throws tougher enemies and bosses at you. While it’s not a huge deal, some of the encounters can feel more tedious than tense—especially if you didn’t upgrade the right gear. But that’s minor compared to how strong the rest of the game is. [*] Can be pretty slow paced. Lots of sneaking, waiting, backtracking, etc. To me, this adds to the atmosphere, but it can be frustrating for other players.

June 2025

Gameplay wise, this one’s far better than the first one. The art direction, pacing, enemy design and atmosphere is much stronger in the first game I think. The more Open world feel of the 2nd game didn't make me as scared as the 1st game, With the more Linear level design in the Evil Within 1 it truly made me feel helpless. Still this was one of the better sequels to come out even tho it was toned down horror wise. Its a shame these games never got the credit they deserved..

May 2025

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May 2025

10/10 – A Masterpiece of Emotion, Storytelling, and Heart The Evil Within 2 isn't just a horror game—it's an emotional journey that completely took me by surprise. I went in expecting some creepy monsters and jump scares, but what I got was so much deeper: a story full of love, guilt, friendship, and sacrifice that left a lasting impression on me long after the credits rolled. I found myself genuinely connecting with almost every character. The relationships felt real, the emotions were raw, and the pacing was just perfect. There were moments of hope, despair, fear, and even warmth that I honestly didn’t expect from a survival horror title. It pulled me in so hard that I would forget to do my work because I was so invested in seeing what happened next. Yes, the zombie AI was kind of dumb at times, and there were a few glitches here and there (some were even kind of funny), but honestly? I didn’t care. The combat wasn’t the highlight for me anyway. It was the story—and oh my god, what a story. The ending left me both heartbroken and satisfied. Some characters… I just didn’t want to say goodbye to, but it is what it is. This game has its hiccups, but they don’t matter when everything else is this good. The narrative alone is strong enough to carry the entire experience. If you’re looking for a game that delivers more than just scares—something that hits your heart as much as your nerves—The Evil Within 2 is it. Absolutely recommended. 10/10.

Oct. 2024

One of the best horror games At the beginning of the game, everything is really scary, just like the previous series The NPCs are well designed The game map is relatively good and you can find many sub-missions and items The story of the wonderful game and connecting it to the first version The graphics of the game are great compared to the year it was made In general, the game is good in every way

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Evil Within 2 is currently priced at 29.99€ on Steam.

The Evil Within 2 is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 29.99€ on Steam.

The Evil Within 2 received 26,655 positive votes out of a total of 28,906 achieving an impressive rating of 9.03.

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The Evil Within 2 was developed by Tango Gameworks and published by Bethesda Softworks.

The Evil Within 2 is playable and fully supported on Windows.

The Evil Within 2 is not playable on MacOS.

The Evil Within 2 is not playable on Linux.

The Evil Within 2 is a single-player game.

The Evil Within 2 does not currently offer any DLC.

The Evil Within 2 does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

The Evil Within 2 does not support Steam Remote Play.

The Evil Within 2 is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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