The Evil Within 2
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.
- Released
- 2017
- Developer
- Tango Gameworks
- Platforms
- 1 systems
- Critics
- 80
- Steam Deck
- verified
- Download
- 40 GB
What is The Evil Within 2?
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.
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 11 October 2017 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Tango Gameworks |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Platforms | PC |
| Genres | Action, Adventure |
| Languages | 12 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata , seeded TBA. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was The Evil Within 2 received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Metacritic page. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
Accessibility
Seeing
None declared
Hearing
- Stereo Sound
- Surround Sound
Input
- Full controller support
Difficulty
- Adjustable Difficulty
Method. Features the publisher declared on its own store page. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | full support |
| Cloud saves | Yes |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | verified |
| Download size | 40 GB |
| Add-on content | None listed |
| Age gate | 17+ |
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Games like The Evil Within 2
24 games overlap with The Evil Within 2 on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are The Evil Within, Metro Exodus and Resident Evil Village.
Common questions about The Evil Within 2
What platforms is The Evil Within 2 on?
The Evil Within 2 is available on PC. It first released in 2017.
How much does The Evil Within 2 cost?
$39.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend The Evil Within 2?
92% of 30,959 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Very Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
What is the Metacritic score for The Evil Within 2?
80 out of 100 for the PC version, as published on the game's own Steam store page. Steam can lag Metacritic by a few points.
Does The Evil Within 2 work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates The Evil Within 2 as verified on the Steam Deck, from its own testing. That means it works out of the box with no configuration.
How big is the The Evil Within 2 download?
40 GB on PC, from the storage requirement on its Steam listing. Console versions differ.