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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

ActionAdventureRPG

Reviews
Mixed
69% of 9,102
Recent reviews
Mixed
63% of 11 in 30 days
Players
9
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Oct 20, 2025
Minimum PC
DirectX 11 GPU
4 GB RAM · 8 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 69/100 (critic reviews)

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 9,102 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.

Players over time

▼ -25% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 28 players on Sep 23, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

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How to Survive 2 system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 11 GPU, 4 GB RAM, 8 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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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

Recommended

OS
Windows 7 or higher 64 bits
Processor
Intel i5 3 GHz
Graphics
Geforce GTX 660 or Radeon R7 200 series - DirectX 11 compatible
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
8 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does How to Survive 2 have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online; PvP online and split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does How to Survive 2 run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • 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

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
49
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Korean, Thai, Turkish.

Does How to Survive 2 use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

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