How to Survive 2

Co-op zombie survival action RPG with crafting and camp building

Eko Software · Published by 505 Games · Released Sep 8, 2016

Reviews: Mixed; 69% of 11K
Recent reviews: Mixed; 63% of 11 in 30 days
Playing now: 10; peak 24h 28
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 9 years ago; May 18, 2017

What is How to Survive 2?

This zombie survival action RPG takes place in Louisiana during a worldwide infection, with a camera that follows your character. You head out from camp on missions in randomized areas to find food and materials, fight zombies, and craft gear. Back at camp, you build defenses and workshops, alone or with other players.

For you if...

+you like building a camp and defending it together
+you enjoy scavenging for materials to craft new gear
+you want to develop skills as your character levels up

Not for you if...

−you want varied missions without repeated loot runs
−you dislike grinding for materials, especially when playing solo
−you prefer steady progression without tougher late-game enemies

What players say

69% of 11,019 reviews are positive · 63% of 11 in the last 30 days

Players praise the co-op play, crafting, and camp building. Their most common complaints are repetitive missions and material grinding, particularly when playing alone; some say enemies become harder faster than their characters improve.

Screenshots and trailer

How to Survive 2 system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 64 bits
Processor: Intel i3 3GHz
Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 8 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 49
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Playable

The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Korean, Thai, Turkish.