REMNANT II®
Action
Adventure
RPG
Single-player
Multi-player
Co-op
Online Co-op
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
DualShock Controller Support
DualShock Controller Support
DualShock Controller Support
DualShock Controller Support
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

REMNANT II® pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself.

Developers: Gunfire Games
Publishers: Arc Games THQ Nordic
Release Date: Jul 25, 2023
Price (USD): $12.49
Current Players: 1.4k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(85%)
combat systems
gunplay
replayability
environmental design
difficulty
multiplayer experiences
performance issues
technical shortcomings
enemy scaling
narrative
Overall, the reviews for Remnant 2 reflect a positive reception of its engaging combat systems and replayability, though they are tempered by significant performance issues and a narrative that many found lacking. While the improvements in mechanics and graphical presentation are appreciated, the game suffers from confusing enemy scaling and technical shortcomings that hinder the experience for some.

Positive Points

  • The game offers significant improvements over Remnant 1, introducing diverse and engaging gameplay mechanics like dual-class systems and build crafting.
  • Combat and gunplay are lauded for their enjoyable and satisfying feel, with many players comparing it positively to other games in the genre.
  • The game has excellent graphical quality and environmental design, creating an immersive experience for players.
  • The game has a high level of replayability due to its procedurally generated worlds and multiple hidden secrets and items to discover.
  • Negative Points

  • Many players report significant performance issues, including poor optimization, frame rate drops, and crashes.
  • The game's story and narrative elements are viewed as weak or underwhelming by players, with some describing character development and dialogue as lacking.
  • There is criticism around puzzles and secrets being too obscure, with many requiring external guides to solve, which detracts from the player experience.
  • Players expressed frustration with the RNG aspects of the game, which makes acquiring certain items and experiencing all content difficult without multiple playthroughs.
  • Mixed Points

  • While some players enjoyed the multiplayer and co-op experience, others found the lack of in-game communication options to be a significant hindrance.
  • The difficulty of the final boss and some other key battles generates mixed reactions, with some appreciating the challenge and others finding it too difficult or unfair.
  • Common Themes

  • The game is frequently compared to 'Dark Souls with guns', with both praise and criticism directed at its approach to blending these genres.
  • Replayability is a major theme, with many players highlighting the procedural generation and diverse build options as incentives to replay the game.
  • Issues with technical performance and optimization are recurring complaints among players.
  • Updated 6/20/2026, 12:02:00 AM UTC