Damned 2

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Damned 2 is a 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 explore cursed locations, solve puzzles, and try to escape while being hunted by a deadly creature controlled by a fifth player. Each match is unpredictable, requiring teamwork and quick adaptation as key elements are reshuffled. Players can also master various monsters with unique abilities, creating a tense psychological horror experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews

atmosphere4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Damned 2 improves upon the original with better graphics, gameplay, and the addition of AI-controlled monsters, making it more accessible for players without a full group of friends.
The game offers a fun and engaging experience, especially when played with friends, featuring a haunting atmosphere, unique puzzles, and a variety of monsters that enhance the gameplay.
The developers are actively updating the game and engaging with the community, which adds to the overall enjoyment and promise of future content.

The multiplayer experience is hindered by password-protected lobbies, making it difficult for players to join random games or connect with new people.
Some players find the core gameplay repetitive, focusing too much on finding keys rather than offering diverse and meaningful objectives or puzzles.
The game is still in early access and has bugs and balancing issues, particularly with the survivor gameplay being perceived as overly difficult.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Damned 2 has evolved from its predecessor, moving beyond a repetitive key-hunting loop to incorporate puzzles, randomized elements, and a more engaging UI, enhancing overall player experience. While the game retains its core mechanics and atmosphere, some players find the flashlight battery system frustrating and call for improved counterplay in multiplayer. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its complexity and variability, though it still requires balancing, particularly for survivor roles.
- “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... no, seriously, this game is freaking awesome.”
- “Better graphically, better gameplay (in that there are puzzles now, it's not just a key hunt anymore), works better.”
- “They kept the original gameplay but added tons of new randomized and customizable ways to navigate each level/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.”
- “- remove the battery mechanic—it adds more annoyance than tension.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is consistently praised for its haunting and tense qualities, enhanced by terrifying monsters and engaging puzzles. Players appreciate the improvements in gameplay and performance, noting that the game successfully retains the eerie essence of its predecessor while offering a wealth of content, even in early access. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout in the cooperative horror genre.
- “Very fun and cool game with a haunting atmosphere, cool puzzles, and terrifying monsters.”
- “Excellent atmosphere, and I'm genuinely shocked at how much content is already here for an early access game.”
- “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.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, noting that the repetitive cycle of finding keys to unlock doors feels outdated and monotonous.
- “The gameplay loop of finding a key to open a door, only to find another key to open yet another door, feels outdated and tedious.”
- “Grinding in this game is repetitive and lacks any real sense of progression.”
- “The constant need to grind for resources makes the experience feel more like a chore than enjoyable gameplay.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers note that the graphics have improved significantly, enhancing the overall gameplay experience, which now includes puzzles rather than just key-hunting. This combination contributes to a more engaging and visually appealing game.
- “The graphics are stunning, bringing the game world to life with incredible detail and vibrant colors.”
- “The visual design is breathtaking, making every environment feel immersive and engaging.”
- “The improved graphics enhance the overall experience, allowing for a more dynamic and visually appealing gameplay.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently highlight the game's humor as a standout feature, noting that it delivers plenty of laughter and amusing moments. Many recommend it for its entertaining content, especially considering its affordable price.
- “I've had lots of laughter and funny moments. I would definitely recommend this game to anyone willing to try it; the price for this game is honestly low for what it offers.”
- “It's fun and funny.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is characterized by occasional bugs that, while frustrating, often add a humorous element to the experience. However, players have criticized the click-and-drag system for opening cabinets and doors, suggesting it needs improvement.
- “The game is buggy at times, which can be frustrating.”
- “The click-and-drag system for opening cabinets and doors is problematic and needs to be scrapped.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received high praise, with players noting excellent performance in Unreal Engine 5 and appreciating the developers' dedication to enhancing the experience. Overall, the optimizations have revitalized the game, introducing new features and enjoyable gameplay elements.
- “The developers have done a fantastic job with the game, and you can tell there is a lot of love put into it. The performance is great for Unreal Engine 5.”
- “This game has always been a blast for us, and we’re super happy to see it back with optimizations, new content, and exciting ways to experiment.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting that it complements the gameplay well and enhances the overall experience. There are no reported issues with sound quality or input, contributing to a seamless auditory experience.
- “But we had no bugs, inputs were fine, sounds and music too.”
- “Great maps, great music, great game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express optimism about the game's replayability, noting its strong atmosphere and performance. Although some users missed the opportunity to experience the first installment, they believe the current game offers enough engaging content to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “I didn't really get a chance to play the first game since it was dead by the time I found out about it, and it lacked monster AI, which I thought was a shame because I really like procedural co-op horror games. However, I haven't played much yet, but I like it so far. The atmosphere is great, it runs really well, and it looks like replayability won't be a problem at all.”
- “Didn't really get a chance to play Damned 1 since the game was dead by the time I found out about it and had no monster AI, which I thought was a shame because I really like procedural co-op horror games. I haven't played much yet, but I like it so far; great atmosphere, runs really well, and looks like replayability won't be a problem at all for now.”