About System Shock 2
A first-person sci-fi horror RPG set aboard a derelict starship overrun by mutants, mixing shooting, character progression and survival-horror atmosphere.
The game is set in the distant future of 2114, 42 years after the events of the original System Shock. We are onboard the spaceship Von Braun that returns from humanity's first interstellar expedition to Tau Ceti system. The plot follows the main character who awakens from the cryosleep, with no idea what's going on. The rest of the crew was affected by some disaster that either killed them or turned into brainwashed slaves of an alien entity called The Many. The only other survivor is presumed to be mysterious Dr. Janice Polito, who instructs the player via radio. To survive and find out what happened, the protagonist sets out to explore the dimly lit corridors of Von Braun, encountering his former friends mutated into abominations. The player can use guns, but ammunition is scarce, which forces the player to use it prudently and move ahead with caution.
The game was created by Ken Levine, the Irrational Games founder and famous designer behind such titles as BioShock and Thief: The Dark Project. System Shock series was a major inspiration for Bioshock series, which is considered its spiritual successor, as well as, to some extent, Portal series.
Where to buy System Shock 2
Affiliate links: NXTO may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Keys are sold by third-party sellers on Eneba and G2A; check that the region works for your account. Prices change often.
Tags
Games similar to System Shock 2
Explore more
Track System Shock 2 in your backlog and get personalised recommendations based on your taste — across PS5, Switch, Xbox and PC.
Start tracking for free →Frequently asked questions about System Shock 2
How long does it take to beat System Shock 2?
Players report about 2 hours of playtime on average for System Shock 2. Actual time varies with playstyle, difficulty and how much side content you do.
What genre is System Shock 2?
System Shock 2 is a Shooter, Action, RPG, Horror game, released in 1999.
Is System Shock 2 worth playing?
System Shock 2 is a shooter game from 1999. Fans of this game often enjoy titles like System Shock (1994), S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, Deus Ex. You can add it to your backlog on nxto.app to track it.
What games are similar to System Shock 2?
Games similar to System Shock 2 include: System Shock (1994), S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, Deus Ex, Prey, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, Resident Evil 4 (2005), Prey (2006), Alien: Isolation, The Outer Worlds. You can discover and track all of them on nxto.app.