Red Solstice 2: Survivors

Sci-fi tactical RPG with real-time missions against a spreading infection

Ironward · Published by 505 Games · Released Jun 17, 2021

Reviews: Mixed; 70% of 3,318
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 4; peak 24h 6
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 1 year ago; Jun 18, 2025

What is Red Solstice 2: Survivors?

A top-down sci-fi tactical RPG, Red Solstice 2: Survivors combines campaign planning with real-time combat missions. You choose loadouts, lead a squad against mutants, secure areas, and research upgrades as a task force tries to contain an infection. Play alone or in co-op with up to seven other players.

For you if...

+you like planning loadouts before real-time tactical missions
+you want co-op combat with distinct squad classes
+you enjoy managing research alongside combat missions

Not for you if...

−you prefer turn-based combat over real-time firefights
−you want straightforward missions without campaign-level planning

What players say

70% of 3,318 reviews are positive

Players praise the tactical combat, campaign progression, and co-op with friends. Common complaints include confusing systems, repetitive missions, and bugs that leave characters stuck in walls.

Screenshots and trailer

Red Solstice 2: Survivors system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 or AMD FX-4350
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 5750, 1 GB
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Storage: 10 GB available space

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 99
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Playable

Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

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