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We filtered the 26 games similar to Dead Space 2 down to the 19 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Resident Evil: Revelations, The Callisto Protocol and Resident Evil: Revelations 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dead Space 2.

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Year 2011Dev Electronic Arts

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Dead Space 2 is Resident Evil: Revelations — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. The Callisto Protocol and Resident Evil: Revelations 2 follow close behind.

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The best games like Dead Space 2 on PlayStation

19 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dead Space 2. Each one has been evaluated across 19 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Resident Evil: Revelations

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Resident Evil: Revelations
Closest overall match
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorSci-FiThird Person
Year 2013Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

The thread back to Dead Space 2 runs through dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. To that it adds a third-person camera and single-player focus. They part company on combat: this one brings first-person shooting and online features.

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The Callisto Protocol

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The Callisto Protocol
Closest on setting
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloCo-opMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorSci-FiSpaceThird Person
Year 2022Dev Striking Distance Studios · KraftonOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Shelved next to Dead Space 2 for good reason: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on co-op play and a third-person camera. The distance is in combat and visuals — its own ground is 3D presentation.

Released 11 years after Dead Space 2.

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Resident Evil: Revelations 2

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Resident Evil: Revelations 2
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person
Year 2015Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

On paper it is what Dead Space 2 is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds co-op play and a third-person camera. They part company on setting and combat: this one brings first-person shooting and offline play.

Released 4 years after Dead Space 2.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Game mode71Combat56Setting54
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Resident Evil 0

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Resident Evil 0
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person
Year 2016Dev Capcom Production Studio 3 · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

It comes from the same genre as Dead Space 2 and shares dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera. The distance is in combat and setting — its own ground is puzzle design and punishing difficulty.

Released 5 years after Dead Space 2.

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Signalis

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Signalis
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-Fi
Year 2022Dev rose-engine · Humble GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It comes from the same genre as Dead Space 2 and shares strong narrative focus, melee combat and horror setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: a cyberpunk setting and a first-person view.

Released 11 years after Dead Space 2.

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Resident Evil

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Resident Evil
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person
Year 2014Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

The genre is the same as Dead Space 2’s, and with it dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. The common ground extends to a third-person camera and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is game mode and combat: puzzle design and punishing difficulty.

Released 3 years after Dead Space 2.

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The Evil Within

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The Evil Within
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person
Year 2014Dev Tango Gameworks · Bethesda SoftworksOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

It comes from the same genre as Dead Space 2 and shares dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is combat and game mode: stealth mechanics.

Released 3 years after Dead Space 2.

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Alien: Isolation

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Alien: Isolation
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloRangedMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-FiSpaceCrafting
Year 2014Dev The Creative Assembly · Feral InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

It comes from the same genre as Dead Space 2 and shares strong narrative focus, ranged combat and horror setting. To that it adds single-player focus and crafting mechanics. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings stealth mechanics and a first-person view.

Released 3 years after Dead Space 2.

Genre100Setting100Tone88Combat69Progression53Game mode34
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The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope

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The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope
Closest on game mode
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person
Year 2020Dev Supermassive Games · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

What brings it close to Dead Space 2 is strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting: a mythological setting.

Released 9 years after Dead Space 2.

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Resident Evil 2

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Resident Evil 2
Closest on combat
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person
Year 2019Dev CapcomPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as Dead Space 2: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. To that it adds single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings puzzle design and punishing difficulty.

Released 8 years after Dead Space 2.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Tone89Game mode65Setting54
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Friday the 13th: The Game

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Friday the 13th: The Game
SurvivalHorror Survival
MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person
Year 2017Dev Illfonic · Gun InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Dead Space 2 does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on co-op play and a third-person camera. The distance is in progression and combat — its own ground is exploration and discovery, and stealth mechanics.

Released 6 years after Dead Space 2.

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Obscure

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Obscure
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person
Year 2004Dev Hydravision Entertainment · Mighty Rocket StudioPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Dead Space 2 is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on combat and setting: this one brings offline play.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Game mode77Setting54Combat50
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Green Hell

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Green Hell
SurvivalHorror Survival
MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeNarrativeHorrorCrafting
Year 2019Dev Creepy JarOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

On paper it is what Dead Space 2 is — strong narrative focus, melee combat and horror setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to crafting mechanics and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals and progression: exploration and discovery, and a first-person view.

Released 8 years after Dead Space 2.

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Subnautica: Below Zero

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Subnautica: Below Zero
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeHorrorSci-FiCrafting
Year 2021Dev Unknown Worlds EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

Same family as Dead Space 2: strong narrative focus, melee combat and horror setting. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay and crafting mechanics. They part company on visuals and progression: this one brings exploration and discovery, and a first-person view.

Released 10 years after Dead Space 2.

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Subnautica

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Subnautica
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeHorrorSci-FiCrafting
Year 2018Dev Unknown Worlds EntertainmentPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as Dead Space 2’s, and with it strong narrative focus, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and crafting mechanics. The distance is in visuals and progression — its own ground is exploration and discovery, and a first-person view.

Released 7 years after Dead Space 2.

Genre100Setting74Game mode67Tone59Combat48Progression37

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