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Dead Effect 2

Dead Effect 2 is the newest addition to the acclaimed Dead Effect franchise. This action sci-fi shooter is looking to push the boundaries of first-person shooters to new levels with slick graphics, rich narrative and RPG elements.

Action Zombies Co-op FPS Horror
Last tracked players
2
All-time peak
7
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Steam reviews
73.2% positive
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Dead Effect 2 is the newest addition to the acclaimed Dead Effect franchise. This action sci-fi shooter is looking to push the boundaries of first-person shooters to new levels with slick graphics, rich narrative and RPG elements.

Play the single-player missions at your own pace or engage your friends in the cooperative or PvP multiplayer mode. Train, develop your character, collect and upgrade countless weapons, gear and body implants and take control of the monster-infested ship.

KEY FEATURES:


Your hero adapts, grows and gets better as you play. Help them along the way by choosing the best gear!
- get 100+ upgradable weapons of all kinds – pistols, shotguns, plasma guns, bows, swords... you name it
- collect 300+ gear items and implants
- collect dozens of gear sets, from Regular to Mythical
- put together a complete gear set to gain special abilities
- equip your hero with a selection of 30+ special abilities, from bullet time to force field
- try high-tech body implants to increase your character’s performance


A colonist ship is full of diverse environments, from maintenance rooms to oxygen gardens. And full of dark corners, too!
- enjoy the stunning environments with moody graphics
- explore the whole ship during the main story campaign
- return to complete various basic tasks in generic missions
- stand up to the challenge in special missions – Biohazard, Survive, Lone Wolf, Infestation modes
 

You know you are not alone on this ship. There are friends, and there are foes. Sadly, the friends are outnumbered.
- test your strength against zombies, soldiers, cyborgs, mutant, cannibals, mechanical dogs, drones...
- get engaged in several unique boss fights
- complete special missions with various enemy types to gain experience


You can face the enemy alone, but you won’t last long. Call your friends to action and together take up arms against the enemy!
- play together in the cooperative multiplayer mode – you can play the story campaign and all special missions
- challenge your friends to a life-and-death battle in the player vs. player multiplayer mode
- conquer the elaborate system of achievements – collect all 170 of them!
- get social - share your results and leaderboard position on social media channels


By purchasing Dead Effect 2, you directly support the developers and get more than just a game!
- 20+ hours of gameplay
- all future updates for free
- downloadable game soundtrack
- exclusive art book with a comprehensive overview of the Dead Effect universe
- become a member of a lively community and participate in the development


Feel free to drop us a line at [email protected], or catch up with our latest news on our official website or a social media channel of your choice:

Facebook: Dead Effect
Twitter: @DeadEffectGame
YouTube: BadFly Interactive

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System requirements Windows · macOS

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 - AMD FX-6100
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 with 2 GB VRAM / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 - AMD Radeon HD 7770 with 2 GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 11 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
  • Additional Notes: Install size will gradually increase with future updates.

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 - AMD FX-8350, or faster
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 - AMD Radeon R9 290, or better
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 11 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
  • Additional Notes: Install size will gradually increase with future updates.

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: 10.6
  • Processor: 2.4 Ghz Dual Core CPU
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia 9800M GTS | Radeon HD 6770M
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 11 GB available space
  • Sound Card: OpenAL Compatible
  • Additional Notes: Install size will gradually increase with future updates.

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: 10.9
  • Processor: 3.0 Ghz Quad Core CPU or faster
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GT 650M or 750M (strongly recommended)
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 11 GB available space
  • Sound Card: OpenAL Compatible
  • Additional Notes: Install size will gradually increase with future updates.
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
App Holdings
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220
Controller support
full
Metacritic
53
Features
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, Russian, Spanish - Spain, Hungarian
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (4)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
RussianYesNoYes
Spanish - SpainYesNoYes
HungarianYesNoYes
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Value Score

Fair Value — 53th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 53th percentile. Priced as Market at $11.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 47%
Value Ratio Top 47%

Early Access Abandoned

Time in EA
233 days
Updates
7
Current Players
2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dead Effect 2 worth buying right now?
Wait — $11.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does Dead Effect 2 go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
Is Dead Effect 2 free to play?
Dead Effect 2 costs $11.99 on Steam.
What genre is Dead Effect 2?
Dead Effect 2 is a Action, Indie, RPG game.
Who developed Dead Effect 2?
Dead Effect 2 was developed by BadFly Interactive, a.s. and published by App Holdings.
What platforms does Dead Effect 2 support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS.

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