Skip to main content

Dino Crisis 2

Dino Crisis 2 Game Cover
87%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
87% User Score Based on 322 reviews

Platforms

PCWindows
Buy Nowfrom $4.25
Buy NowGet on Steam €9.99
Dino Crisis 2 Game Cover

About Dino Crisis 2

Dino Crisis 2 is a single player survival shooter game with horror and violence themes. It was developed by GOG.com and was released on February 12, 2026. It received positive reviews from players.

A year has passed since the operation to retrieve Dr. Kirk.Third Energy, both a source of "ultimate clean energy" and a potential "ultimate weapon, " has proven to be dangerously unpredictable. The government, having taken control of the project from Dr. Kirk, continued its development. Then, the “accident” happened once again.The research city of Edward City was completely destroyed in an explosi…

Genres & Tags
Play Modes
Dino Crisis 2 screenshot
Dino Crisis 2 screenshot
Dino Crisis 2 screenshot
Dino Crisis 2 screenshot
Dino Crisis 2 screenshot
Dino Crisis 2 screenshot
Dino Crisis 2 screenshot
Dino Crisis 2 screenshot
Dino Crisis 2 screenshot
Dino Crisis 2 screenshot
Dino Crisis 2 screenshot
+5
Skip Games Like Dino Crisis 2

Games Like Dino Crisis 2

Looking for games like Dino Crisis 2? Here are top survival shooter recommendations with a horror and violence focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Dino Crisis, Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999) or Resident Evil 4.

Dino Crisis Image
78%525reviews

Dino Crisis

2026Survival Shooter
PCWindows
Games like Dino Crisis
Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999) Image
88%1kreviews

Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999)

2026Survival Shooter
PCWindows
Games like Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999)
Resident Evil 4 Image
97%93.5kreviews

Resident Evil 4

2014Shooter
Nintendo SwitchXbox Series X|SPC+9
Games like Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 2 Image
96%67.6kreviews

Resident Evil 2

2019Survival Shooter
Nintendo SwitchPlaystation 5Playstation 4+10
Games like Resident Evil 2
Resident Evil 5 Image
84%26.2kreviews

Resident Evil 5

2016Survival Role Playing Shooter
Playstation 3Nintendo SwitchXbox 360+8
Games like Resident Evil 5
The Thing: Remastered Image
79%858reviews

The Thing: Remastered

2024Survival Shooter
Nintendo SwitchPlaystation 5Playstation 4+10
Games like The Thing: Remastered
Alisa Image
90%1.4kreviews

Alisa

2021Survival Action Adventure
LinuxPCMac OS+2
Games like Alisa
Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart Image
90%9.7kreviews

Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart

2021Open World Platformer
PCPlaystation 5Cloud+4
Games like Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart
Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered Image
83%1.7kreviews

Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered

2024Hack and Slash
Nintendo SwitchXbox Series X|SPC+7
Games like Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered
Tomb Raider II ImageTomb Raider II ImageTomb Raider II Image
85%1.8kreviews

Tomb Raider II

2012Platformer
Playstation 3PCMac OS+4
Games like Tomb Raider II
More games like Dino Crisis 2
Skip User Reviews

Reviews

87%Audience ScoreBased on 322 reviews
story10 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • Dino Crisis 2 offers fast-paced, action-packed gameplay with an exciting arcade-style combo and scoring system that rewards aggressive combat against various dinosaur enemies.
  • The game features varied and immersive environments, including jungles, research facilities, underwater sections, and exciting set pieces such as tank battles, delivering a dynamic and cinematic experience.
  • Despite its age, Dino Crisis 2 holds strong nostalgic value with memorable characters, satisfying weapon variety, smooth modern PC port performance, and replayability through additional modes.
  • The game departs significantly from the original's survival horror roots, losing much of the tension and puzzle complexity to become more of a straightforward run-and-gun shooter, which may disappoint fans of the first game.
  • The PC port suffers from issues including intrusive DRM that hinders gameplay on some platforms like Steam Deck, awkward and unintuitive controls especially on keyboard, audio mixing problems, and lack of modern features such as achievements and cloud saves.
  • The story feels incomplete with plot holes and an unsatisfying cliffhanger ending, and the game's short length combined with repetitive enemy respawns and backtracking can lead to some tedium.

  • story

    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    22% positive mentions, 71% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions

    The story of Dino Crisis 2 is praised for its exciting, action-packed narrative that deepens the experiment-based mystery and emotional stakes, particularly through its dual protagonists Regina and Dylan. While some find the plot fast-paced with occasional gaps and somewhat underdeveloped, many appreciate its unique sci-fi and dinosaur blend, memorable moments, and potential for further exploration. Overall, it is considered a strong, nostalgic sequel that balances thrilling gameplay with an engaging, if imperfect, story.

    • “Die Mission entwickelt sich schnell zu einem Überlebenskampf, bei dem man immer tiefer in die Hintergründe der Experimente eintaucht.”
    • “Auch wenn die Story deutlich actionreicher erzählt wird als im ersten Teil, bleibt sie bis zum Ende spannend und sorgt für einige emotionale Momente.”
    • “The story resumes with Regina returning as the central protagonist, now part of a rescue mission to recover survivors from Edward City, a futuristic research settlement that has inexplicably been transported back to the age of dinosaurs. She is joined by newcomer Dylan Morton, whose personal connection to the unfolding crisis adds emotional stakes to the mission.”
    • “The story in this one throws you into a completely different context without much explanation of how it got to this point after the first game.”
    • “Story has major gaps, horror is thrown out the window and action is too clunky for me to really enjoy.”
    • “The story is fairly simple, the voice acting is hit-or-miss, and some sections can become repetitive.”

  • gameplay

    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    28% positive mentions, 65% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions

    Dino Crisis 2’s gameplay marks a notable shift from its survival horror predecessor to a fast-paced, arcade-style run-and-gun experience that emphasizes constant action, combo kills, and resource management through earned points. Players appreciate its smooth pacing, varied mechanics, and replay value, though the departure from classic survival elements and tank controls divides fans. Overall, it offers an engaging, energetic loop with diverse environments and rewarding combat that has aged well despite some dated visuals and simplicity.

    • “The switch away from survival horror works in the same sense of going from Alien to Aliens, and there's fun to be had as the gameplay feels like a step between Resident Evil 3 and 4, sharing some similar set piece escalation as the latter.”
    • “The gameplay is fast, satisfying, and encourages you to keep moving rather than conserving every bullet.”
    • “Gameplay is an arcade-like run and gun and you'll get rewarded for combo killing dinos and not getting hit which earns you extinction points that can be used to get more supplies or combat upgrades.”
    • “The gameplay is flat and I'm just not into the overall vibe of the game.”
    • “However, once you look at the overall gameplay loop, the issues become clear.”
    • “Ps: if Capcom tries to remake this, I think it's important to redesign the gameplay and build it from scratch again.”

  • graphics

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The graphics are consistently described as dated and reflective of their original PS1 era, with some noting a lack of cohesion between 3D elements and 2D backgrounds. While not visually impressive by modern standards, the nostalgic style and setting still appeal to fans, especially those who appreciate classic Resident Evil-like aesthetics. Overall, the graphics are functional but may feel outdated to some players.

    • “It is not for everyone since it is quite dated, but if you don't mind its graphics and do not have a problem with tank controls, definitely buy this one.”
    • “It's Dino Crisis 2, do I really need to explain... fine, basically just run around in a jungle changing between 2 characters that I fell in love with, shooting never ending dinosaurs that are hunting you with a variety of weapons in cool jungle environment, the music is great and I think the graphics may be very old but damn they still feel good.”
    • “The graphics, especially for its time, are impressive.”
    • “Graphics: it might be because we don't use cathodic TVs anymore, but to me the graphics from Dino Crisis 2 are worse than the original.”
    • “In terms of graphics, it has been a sore thumb because the 3D elements do not mesh entirely well with the 2D backgrounds since you can't use any of the launcher settings to make it better.”
    • “Graphics are out of the question to discuss as this is a PS1 game ported to PC.”

  • music

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    45% positive mentions, 28% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its awesome, action-packed soundtrack that complements intense dinosaur battles and jungle environments, evoking a 90s action hero vibe. While the original composition and ambient cues build strong tension and excitement, some ports suffer from audio issues like improper looping, crackling, and uneven sound mixing. Overall, the soundtrack remains a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience despite occasional technical flaws.

    • “Just like the first game, this one has an awesome soundtrack, complimenting the constant shooting action.”
    • “The pounding soundtrack underscores large-scale battles, while quieter ambient moments build anticipation before the next wave of enemies emerges.”
    • “It's Dino Crisis 2, basically just run around in a jungle changing between 2 characters that I fell in love with, shooting never-ending dinosaurs that are hunting you with a variety of weapons in a cool jungle environment. The music is great and, though the graphics may be very old, they still feel good.”
    • “Fun game that I love, the port is okay because there's no issues like alt-tabbing or resolution like in other games; however, there's some weird improper music loop that was not in the original.”
    • “So there I was, tense, confused, and one ominous soundtrack cue away from turning the console off.”
    • “I played the Sourcenext port with the patch Rebirth, and it just felt like the OG game on PS1 but with enhancements. Here I had to deal with really bad audio (title screen audio crackling, MIDI soundtrack, music progression not smooth, background sounds being too loud in some cases...).”

  • replayability

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    Dino Crisis 2 offers strong replayability through its arcade-style gameplay, scoring system, and strategic weapon upgrades for dual protagonists, encouraging repeated play sessions. While it lacks achievements or extras that could enhance replay value, unlocking mini-games and unique character abilities further adds to its appeal. Overall, its rewarding combat loop and progression system make it highly replayable.

    • “The arcade-style scoring system makes every fight rewarding and encourages replayability, which was way ahead of its time.”
    • “The combo and point system adds a nice layer of replayability, and mowing down packs of dinosaurs can be genuinely enjoyable.”
    • “Both characters get several unique weapons and you can strategically choose what to upgrade to your liking, giving it some replay value.”
    • “Dino Crisis 2 takes a different approach from the first game by transforming into an arcade-style, dual protagonist-led adventure with non-stop enemies, an extinction point system to purchase new weapons and resources, and admittedly barebones post-story replayability.”
    • “Nice to see Dino Crisis on Steam, but it’s a shame they didn’t include achievements or some extras, which would make the game more replayable.”
    • “It has some neat replay value; after beating the game, you can unlock 2 mini games, but you have to unlock the characters with the points that you earned during the game.”

  • atmosphere

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 49% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The atmosphere in Dino Crisis 2 shifts from the eerie, tense tone of its predecessor to a more action-packed and energetic experience, with detailed visuals and immersive sound design enhancing the setting. While it may lack the original's suspenseful mood, the game still offers an engaging environment that balances excitement with a strong sense of scale and tone.

    • “The setting is awesome, and I honestly really love and appreciate the atmosphere and tone of the game.”
    • “It still holds up surprisingly well; the atmosphere and gameplay are just as cool as I remember.”
    • “The eerie atmosphere had me on edge 24/7; every corridor felt like something was breathing down my neck.”
    • “Overall, Dino Crisis 2 may not capture the atmosphere of its predecessor, but it succeeds as a fun, action-focused spin on the series.”

  • stability

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The game generally runs smoothly without crashes, but the Steam version has some bugs like occasional pixel clipping, audio glitches, and aggressive dinosaur behavior that can increase difficulty. A notable stability issue is that alt-tabbing may cause the game to freeze, requiring a restart.

    • “Runs great.”
    • “Worth playing, but mind you the Steam version is buggy and sometimes dinosaurs don't flinch and can go ham with aggression, which makes hard mode harder than it was on console.”
    • “No crashes or bugs during my playthroughs, but sometimes if you alt-tab the game freezes and you need to restart.”
    • “Other bugs are minor and due to emulation, such as pixel/body clipping and audio glitches (looking at you tank).”

  • grinding

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding offers enjoyable moments like point farming and battling dinos, but the repetitive loop can become tedious quickly, especially when farming for endgame content or survival.

    • “Had a lot of fun bullying dinos and grinding points but intentionally closed the game on the last act because I'm still waiting for Capcom to let Regina come back and end the 20-year cliffhanger.”
    • “Repeating this loop becomes tedious very quickly.”
    • “Farming for end game or just trying to survive.”

  • emotional

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story maintains a high level of excitement while delivering several impactful emotional moments, enhanced by the addition of a new character whose personal ties deepen the mission's emotional stakes.

    • “Even though the story is told with more action than in the first part, it remains exciting until the end and provides some emotional moments.”
    • “She is joined by newcomer Dylan Morton, whose personal connection to the unfolding crisis adds emotional stakes to the mission.”

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing moments, particularly involving unexpectedly fierce small dinosaurs, adding a lighthearted and entertaining touch to the experience.

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game’s modern PC release features excellent optimization, offering smooth performance and compatibility with current hardware while maintaining the original presentation and tone.

    • “The modern PC release ensures compatibility with contemporary hardware, smoother performance, and improved accessibility while preserving the original presentation and tone.”
Skip Game Offers

Buy Dino Crisis 2

Some of these are affiliate links — if you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Skip Videos

Videos

Skip FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Dino Crisis 2 is a survival shooter game with horror and violence themes. Common tags for Dino Crisis 2 include classic, 3D, dinosaurs, female protagonist, psychological and others.

Dino Crisis 2 is available on PC and Windows.

Dino Crisis 2 was released on February 12, 2026.

Dino Crisis 2 was developed by GOG.com.

Dino Crisis 2 has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Dino Crisis 2 for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Dino Crisis 2 is a single player game.

Similar games include Dino Crisis, Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999), Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 5 and others.