Damned 2

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Damned 2 is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by 9heads Game Studios and was released on August 7, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Damned 2 is an asymmetrical multiplayer horror game where four survivors must explore cursed locations, solve puzzles, and escape alive — while a fifth player takes on the role of a deadly creature hunting them down. Each match is unpredictable and filled with tension. To escape, survivors must search for items, unlock doors, and complete puzzles scattered across the map. Every match reshu…

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Audience ScoreBased on 79 reviews

atmosphere5 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Excellent asymmetric horror co-op experience with a tense and thrilling atmosphere that scares players effectively.
Significant improvements over the original game including refined gameplay, better graphics, new puzzles, monster AI option, and customizable match settings.
Highly enjoyable and fun especially when played with friends; supports solo play via AI-controlled monsters and offers great replayability through randomized item placements and puzzles.

Multiplayer experience is hindered by empty servers and password-protected lobbies, making it difficult to join casual matches or find random players.
Some players find the gameplay loop repetitive and the puzzles simplistic or not varied enough, leading to moments of frustration or monotony.
Early access bugs and issues such as difficulty balancing, audio problems, frustrating mechanics (e.g. flashlight batteries), and occasional clunky UI reduce the overall polish and accessibility.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The gameplay in the updated version builds upon the original by adding new mechanics, puzzles, and randomized elements that enhance variety and balance for both survivors and monsters. While it preserves the intense atmosphere and core elements, some aspects like the key-hunting loop and flashlight battery mechanic can feel repetitive and frustrating. Overall, the sequel improves graphics, gameplay depth, and player engagement, though certain mechanics still need refinement.
- “Every element — visuals, atmosphere, level and sound design, and gameplay for both survivors and monsters — feels greatly enhanced, all while preserving the vibes that made the original game so memorable.”
- “Damned 2 keeps all that made Damned awesome (controls to open doors or drawers, the scary atmosphere, the fun monsters, etc.), but gets rid of the bugs, brings more variability in the gameplay, an actual UI... seriously, this game is freaking awesome.”
- “They kept the original gameplay but added tons of new randomized and customizable ways to navigate each level and puzzles, split paths, items hidden in every corner of the map.”
- “The core gameplay revolves around hunting for random keys to unlock doors, which quickly becomes repetitive and uninspired.”
- “The flashlight mechanic is especially frustrating because you're constantly searching for batteries to maintain what little visibility it does provide, and when you're in a full lobby and can't find anything, running out of batteries means you're completely blind.”
- “That being said, the gameplay loop of finding a key, to open a door, to find a key, to open a door, is an old style and tedious.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The atmosphere is consistently praised for being tense, haunting, and thrilling, effectively enhancing the horror experience with well-crafted visuals, sound, and gameplay. Despite a modest UI, the game delivers a memorable and immersive co-op horror vibe that honors the original while improving content, performance, and replayability.
- “Underneath the clunky and low budget UI hides a genuinely atmospheric, tense, and thrilling game that is unlike most other co-op horror games out there.”
- “Every element — visuals, atmosphere, level and sound design, and gameplay for both survivors and monsters — feels greatly enhanced, all while preserving the vibes that made the original game so memorable.”
- “Damned is back in all of its original glory - tense atmosphere, dangerous monsters, puzzles, and more, now on a modern engine to boot, and it runs well.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The graphics are improved and enhance the overall atmosphere, contributing to a scarier and more immersive experience while retaining the original game's memorable vibe. Although the aesthetics may seem uninspired at first glance, the visual and design elements work well together to elevate gameplay.
- “Every element — visuals, atmosphere, level and sound design, and gameplay for both survivors and monsters — feels greatly enhanced, all while preserving the vibes that made the original game so memorable.”
- “The shame is, of course, its fairly uninspired aesthetics don't exactly draw a lot of people in, and the screenshots on the store page probably don't do it justice, but this is a game that can really scare the hell out of you.”
- “The shame is, of course, its fairly uninspired aesthetics don't exactly draw a lot of people in, and the screenshots on the store page probably don't do it justice.”
- “Better graphically, better gameplay (in that there are puzzles now, it's not just a key hunt anymore), works better.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers plenty of laughter and funny moments, making it an enjoyable and entertaining experience. Users find the humor well-executed and recommend it, noting that the game offers great value for its price.
- “I've had lots of laughter and funny moments, and I would definitely recommend this game to anyone willing to try it. The price for this game is honestly low for what the game is.”
- “It's fun and funny.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game shows occasional bugs that some find endearing, but the click-and-drag mechanic for opening cabinets and doors is widely criticized and considered frustrating.
- “Buggy at times but in a fun way.”
- “Scrap the buggy click-and-drag system for opening cabinets and doors.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates excellent optimization, delivering great performance on UE5, reflecting the developers' dedication and care. Players appreciate the improved optimizations alongside new content, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Devs have done a fantastic job with the game and you can tell there is a lot of love put into it; performance is great for UE5.”
- “This game has always been a blast for us, and we’re super happy to see it back with optimizations, new stuff, and exciting ways to mess around.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users praise the music as excellent and well-integrated, contributing positively to the overall game experience alongside good sound quality.
- “But we had no bugs; inputs were fine, sounds and music too.”
- “Great maps, great music, great game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is considered repetitive and tedious, with players frequently tasked with finding keys to open doors in a monotonous loop that feels outdated.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the game promising in terms of replayability, appreciating its great atmosphere and smooth performance. Although limited playtime and a lack of monster AI in earlier versions affected initial experiences, the procedural co-op horror elements suggest replayability should be strong moving forward.