Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like BioShock 2 (2026)
Every game below overlaps with BioShock 2 on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like BioShock 2 on a map
Compare the whole catalogueThe same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.
24 games have both
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Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.
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The short version
- Closest match: BioShock, which both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric.
- BioShock 2 is tagged FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric, Horror, First-Person, Shooter by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 1 are from the same studio: BioShock 2 Remastered.
Why players value BioShock 2
The five things Steam players tag BioShock 2 with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- FPS
- Action
- Singleplayer
- Story Rich
- Atmospheric
| Reception | on Steam (89% of 14,964) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | players report crashes and freezes |
| Price | $2.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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BioShock
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 13 player tags including FPS, Story Rich and Horror; published by the same company; released around the same time (2007).
BioShock is a shooter unlike any you've ever played, loaded with weapons and tactics never seen. You'll have a complete arsenal at your disposal from simple revolvers to grenade launchers and chemical throwers, but you'll also be forced to genetically modify your DNA to create an even more deadly weapon: you.
BioShock at a glance Released 2007 Studio Irrational Games Player sentiment 94% positive of 32,145 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (94% of 32,145)
Matches BioShock 2 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: FPS, Atmospheric, Story Rich, Action, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs BioShock 2: $4.99 — $2.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, audio and subtitles (details)
Shared with BioShock 2:FPSStory RichHorrorSteampunkFirst-PersonShooterSci-fiRPG
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BioShock 2 Remastered
Why it matched: made by the same studio, 2K Marin; both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 12 player tags including FPS, Story Rich and Horror.
In BioShock 2, you step into the boots of the most iconic denizen of Rapture, the Big Daddy, as you explore through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and your own survival.
BioShock 2 Remastered at a glance Released 2016 Studio 2K Marin Player sentiment 72% positive of 30,149 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (72% of 30,149)
Matches BioShock 2 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs BioShock 2: $2.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with BioShock 2:FPSStory RichHorrorFirst-PersonShooterDystopian Sci-fiRPG
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BioShock Remastered
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 12 player tags including FPS, Story Rich and Horror; published by the same company.
BioShock is a shooter unlike any other, loaded with unique weapons and tactics. Complete with an arsenal of revolvers, shotguns, and grenade launchers, players will be forced to genetically modify their DNA to become an even deadlier weapon.
BioShock Remastered at a glance Released 2016 Studio 2K Boston Player sentiment 83% positive of 64,900 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (83% of 64,900)
Matches BioShock 2 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: FPS, Story Rich, Atmospheric, Horror, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs BioShock 2: $4.99 — $2.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with BioShock 2:FPSStory RichHorrorFirst-PersonDystopian ShooterUnderwaterSteampunk
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BioShock Infinite
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including FPS, Story Rich and Steampunk; published by the same company; released around the same time (2013).
Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia.
BioShock Infinite at a glance Released 2013 Studio 2K Player sentiment 93% positive of 145,518 Price $7.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (93% of 145,518)
Matches BioShock 2 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: FPS, Story Rich, Action, Singleplayer, Steampunk — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs BioShock 2: $7.49 — $4.50 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with BioShock 2:FPSStory RichSteampunkShooterFirst-PersonGreat SoundtrackDystopian Sci-fi
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Fallout 3
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, First-Person and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2008).
Vault-Tec engineers have worked around the clock on an interactive reproduction of Wasteland life for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own vault. Included is an expansive world, unique combat, shockingly realistic visuals, tons of player choice, and an incredible cast of dynamic characters.
Fallout 3 at a glance Released 2008 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 22,174 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (81% of 22,174)
Matches BioShock 2 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Open World, Post-apocalyptic, RPG, Singleplayer, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs BioShock 2: $9.99 — $7.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with BioShock 2:RPGFirst-PersonSci-fiFPSShooterStory RichAction RPGHorror
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Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including RPG, FPS and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2007).
The year is 2052. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider. Worst of all, an ages old conspiracy bent on world domination has decided that the time is right to emerge from the shadows and take control.
Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition at a glance Released 2007 Studio Ion Storm Player sentiment 95% positive of 15,619 Price $6.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (95% of 15,619)
Matches BioShock 2 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Cyberpunk, RPG, Stealth, Classic, Immersive Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs BioShock 2: $6.99 — $4.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with BioShock 2:RPGFPSSci-fiDystopian Story RichGreat SoundtrackFirst-PersonAction RPG
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Half-Life 2
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Sci-fi and Story Rich.
Reawakened from stasis in the occupied metropolis of City 17, Gordon Freeman is joined by Alyx Vance as he leads a desperate human resistance. Experience the landmark first-person shooter packed with immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.
Half-Life 2 at a glance Released 2004 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 98% positive of 278,618 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 9.0/10 · Steam: (98% of 278,618)
Matches BioShock 2 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Classic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs BioShock 2: $9.99 — $7.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with BioShock 2:FPSSci-fiStory RichShooterFirst-PersonDystopian Great SoundtrackHorror
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Deus Ex
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including RPG, FPS and Sci-fi.
The year is 2052. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider. Worst of all, an ages old conspiracy bent on world domination has decided that the time is right to emerge from the shadows and take control.
Deus Ex at a glance Released 2000 Studio Ion Storm Player sentiment 95% positive of 15,619 Price $6.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (95% of 15,619)
Matches BioShock 2 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Cyberpunk, RPG, Stealth, Classic, Immersive Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs BioShock 2: $6.99 — $4.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with BioShock 2:RPGFPSSci-fiDystopian Story RichGreat SoundtrackFirst-PersonAction RPG
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F.E.A.R.
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, FPS and Shooter.
Experience the original F.E.A.R. along with F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate.
F.E.A.R. at a glance Released 2005 Studio Monolith Productions Player sentiment 94% positive of 19,502 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (94% of 19,502)
Matches BioShock 2 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Horror, FPS, Action, Bullet Time, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs BioShock 2: $9.99 — $7.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with BioShock 2:HorrorFPSShooterFirst-PersonDarkStory RichSci-fiGreat Soundtrack
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Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, First-Person and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2009).
Prepare for the Future™ With Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition, experience the most acclaimed game of 2008 like never before. Create a character of your choosing and descend into an awe-inspiring, post-apocalyptic world where every minute is a fight for survival.
Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition at a glance Released 2009 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 82% positive of 56,132 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (82% of 56,132)
Matches BioShock 2 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Open World, RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs BioShock 2: $19.99 — $17.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with BioShock 2:RPGFirst-PersonSci-fiFPSStory RichShooterAction RPGGreat Soundtrack
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Thief: Deadly Shadows
Why it matched: both horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Steampunk, First-Person and Dark; released around the same time (2007).
You are Garrett, the master thief. Rarely seen and never caught, Garrett is the best that ever was. Able to sneak past any guard, pick any lock, and break into the most ingeniously secured residences. Garrett steals from the wealthy and gives to himself, making his living in the dark and foreboding City.
Thief: Deadly Shadows at a glance Released 2007 Studio Ion Storm Player sentiment 81% positive of 2,604 Price $1.79 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (81% of 2,604)
Matches BioShock 2 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Stealth, Atmospheric, Action, Steampunk, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs BioShock 2: $1.79 — $1.20 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with BioShock 2:SteampunkFirst-PersonDarkStory RichHorrorImmersiveFPSRPG
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Prey
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Sci-fi, Horror and FPS.
In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted.
Prey at a glance Released 2017 Studio Arkane Studios Player sentiment 91% positive of 54,539 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (91% of 54,539)
Matches BioShock 2 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Sci-fi, Immersive Sim, Space, Singleplayer, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs BioShock 2: $29.99 — $27.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with BioShock 2:Sci-fiHorrorFPSFirst-PersonStory RichRPGGreat Soundtrack
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Deus Ex: Invisible War
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, RPG and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2007).
Approximately 20 years after Deus Ex, the world is only beginning to recover from a catastrophic worldwide depression. In this techno-nightmare, take part in the dark struggle to raise the world from its own ashes.
Deus Ex: Invisible War at a glance Released 2007 Studio Ion Storm Player sentiment 57% positive of 2,498 Price $1.74 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.9/10 · Steam: (57% of 2,498)
Matches BioShock 2 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Cyberpunk, Action, FPS, RPG, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs BioShock 2: $1.74 — $1.25 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with BioShock 2:FPSRPGSci-fiFirst-PersonDystopian ShooterStory RichAction RPG
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Half-Life: Alyx
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Story Rich and Horror.
Half-Life: Alyx is Valve’s VR return to the Half-Life series. It’s the story of an impossible fight against a vicious alien race known as the Combine, set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2. Playing as Alyx Vance, you are humanity’s only chance for survival.
Half-Life: Alyx at a glance Released 2020 Studio Campo Santo Player sentiment 98% positive of 105,097 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (98% of 105,097)
Matches BioShock 2 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: VR, FPS, Story Rich, Horror, Female Protagonist — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs BioShock 2: $59.99 — $57.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with BioShock 2:FPSStory RichHorrorShooterFirst-PersonSci-fiGreat Soundtrack
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Black Mesa
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Sci-fi and First-Person.
Relive Half-Life.
Black Mesa at a glance Released 2020 Studio Crowbar Collective Player sentiment 95% positive of 144,554 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (95% of 144,554)
Matches BioShock 2 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: FPS, Remake, Action, Sci-fi, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs BioShock 2: $19.99 — $17.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with BioShock 2:FPSSci-fiFirst-PersonShooterStory RichGreat SoundtrackHorror
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Halo: The Master Chief Collection
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Great Soundtrack, FPS and Story Rich.
The Master Chief’s iconic journey includes six games, built for PC and collected in a single integrated experience. Whether you’re a long-time fan or meeting Spartan 117 for the first time, The Master Chief Collection is the definitive Halo gaming experience.
Halo: The Master Chief Collection at a glance Released 2019 Studio 343 Industries Player sentiment 92% positive of 262,222 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (92% of 262,222)
Matches BioShock 2 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Great Soundtrack, FPS, Classic, Multiplayer, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs BioShock 2: $39.99 — $37.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with BioShock 2:Great SoundtrackFPSStory RichSci-fiFirst-PersonShooterHorror
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RoboCop: Rogue City
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, First-Person and Shooter.
Become the legendary part man, part machine, all cop hero and deliver justice in Old Detroit.
RoboCop: Rogue City at a glance Released 2023 Studio Teyon Player sentiment 87% positive of 36,962 Price $4.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (87% of 36,962)
Matches BioShock 2 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: FPS, Action, First-Person, Singleplayer, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs BioShock 2: $4.49 — $1.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with BioShock 2:FPSFirst-PersonShooterStory RichSci-fiRPGDystopian Action RPG
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Far Cry
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person.
A tropical paradise seethes with hidden evil in Far Cry®, a cunningly detailed action shooter that pushes the boundaries of combat to shocking new levels. Freelance mariner Jack Carver is cursing the day he ever came to this island.
Far Cry at a glance Released 2004 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 82% positive of 11,764 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (82% of 11,764)
Matches BioShock 2 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Classic, Shooter, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs BioShock 2: $9.99 — $7.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with BioShock 2:FPSShooterFirst-PersonStory RichSci-fiHorrorGreat Soundtrack
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Fallout 4
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Shooter and First-Person.
From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, comes Fallout 4. A landmark in open-world RPG design and winner of over 200 ‘Best Of’ honors, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year.
Fallout 4 at a glance Released 2015 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 428,604 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (81% of 428,604)
Matches BioShock 2 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Open World, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer, Exploration, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs BioShock 2: $19.99 — $17.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with BioShock 2:RPGShooterFirst-PersonStory RichSci-fiFPSAction RPGGreat Soundtrack
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Half-Life: Source
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Sci-fi and First-Person.
Winner of over 50 Game of the Year awards, Half-Life set new standards for action games when it was released in 1998. Half-Life: Source is a digitally remastered version of the critically acclaimed and best selling PC game, enhanced via Source technology to include physics simulation, enhanced effects, and more.
Half-Life: Source at a glance Released 2004 Studio Valve Player sentiment 69% positive of 16,699 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: (69% of 16,699)
Matches BioShock 2 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Classic, Sci-fi, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs BioShock 2: $9.99 — $7.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with BioShock 2:FPSSci-fiFirst-PersonShooterStory RichHorrorGreat Soundtrack
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Fallout: New Vegas
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and First-Person; released around the same time (2010).
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Fallout: New Vegas at a glance Released 2010 Studio Obsidian Entertainment Player sentiment 96% positive of 261,194 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (96% of 261,194)
Matches BioShock 2 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Open World, RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs BioShock 2: $9.99 — $7.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with BioShock 2:RPGStory RichFirst-PersonFPSSci-fiAction RPGShooter
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Metro: Last Light
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Story Rich and Horror; released around the same time (2013).
It is the year 2034. Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside – and within. Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface, and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above.
Metro: Last Light at a glance Released 2013 Studio 4A Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 81,499 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (91% of 81,499)
Matches BioShock 2 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Atmospheric, Action, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs BioShock 2: $19.99 — $17.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with BioShock 2:FPSStory RichHorrorFirst-PersonShooterSci-fi
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F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Horror, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2009).
Assume the role of Special Forces Sgt. Becket as your routine mission quickly turns into a fight for survival against the wrath of Alma Wade. As Alma's terrifying power surges out of control, your squad is forced to battle through an apocalyptic landscape in search of clues for how to destroy her!
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin at a glance Released 2009 Studio Monolith Player sentiment 85% positive of 9,496 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (85% of 9,496)
Matches BioShock 2 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Horror, FPS, Action, Gore, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs BioShock 2: $14.99 — $12.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with BioShock 2:HorrorFPSShooterFirst-PersonSci-fiStory Rich
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Atomic Heart
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Horror and Shooter.
In a mad and sublime utopian world, take part in explosive encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each opponent, use your environment and upgrade your equipment to fulfill your mission. If you want to reach the truth, you'll have to pay in blood.
Atomic Heart at a glance Released 2023 Studio Mundfish Player sentiment 81% positive of 51,598 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (81% of 51,598)
Matches BioShock 2 on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Sexual Content, FPS, Horror, Singleplayer, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs BioShock 2: $59.99 — $57.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with BioShock 2:FPSHorrorShooterSci-fiFirst-PersonAction RPGRPG
Common questions
What game is most like BioShock 2?
BioShock, on the evidence we have. It both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to BioShock 2" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with BioShock 2. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of BioShock 2 do?
BioShock 2 Remastered is also from 2K Marin, and appears in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.