Blood-pumping combat loops hook players right away, with 76 adventurers logging between two and ten hours in the gritty wastes. Overall, the community stands firmly behind this grim journey, yielding an 85 percent positive rating across 101 reviews since launch.
What it's about: DARK PGT 2 is a dark post-Soviet action game with souls-like elements and black humor. Max Panin wakes up from a coma in a world of mutants, robots, and Soviet experiments. Survive, fight, and figure out who turned everything into this hellish mess.
In-game
« An ambitious blend of a dark postsoviet setting with satirical undertones. For those who love action and aren’t afraid of dark humour, this could be a very appealing new release. Expect an atmosphere that will stay with you. »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 2 h played« Compared to the first part, it is very clear that there are many improvements and that they worked directly on the second part. I hope the developers keep trying to make games! »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 4 h played« A rather eerie Russian souls‑like game. The USSR vibe is present, a kind of post‑Soviet vibe. Humor is one of the reasons why it’s worth playing. It seems the author went overboard, but it was worth it. »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 2 h played« An incredible game! Amazing atmosphere, tense story, and smooth gameplay. Highly recommended! »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 2 h played« Dark Souls with a S.T.A.L.K.E.R. like atmosphere and a small dash of Atomic Heart, what else could one dream of? »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 12 h played
« Terrible optimization, the game constantly lags and crashes. Avoid it. »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 3 h played« They just downloaded every free asset they could find, threw them into the game, slapped it all together somehow, and served it up. Theres no optimization. There are no proper settings. The subtitles have a mind of their own. »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 14 h played« I liked the game. The developers did their best. It's not boring to play »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 4 h played« Max wakes from a coma into a post-Soviet hell with mutants and robots! Souls-like combat, black humor, and pure meat. Hardcore and awesome! 1000-7 »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 1 h played
In players' words
« An ambitious blend of a dark postsoviet setting with satirical undertones. For those who love action and aren’t afraid of dark humour, this could be a very appealing new release. Expect an atmosphere that will stay with you. »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 2 h played« Terrible optimization, the game constantly lags and crashes. Avoid it. »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 3 h played« Compared to the first part, it is very clear that there are many improvements and that they worked directly on the second part. I hope the developers keep trying to make games! »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 4 h played« They just downloaded every free asset they could find, threw them into the game, slapped it all together somehow, and served it up. Theres no optimization. There are no proper settings. The subtitles have a mind of their own. »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 14 h played« A rather eerie Russian souls‑like game. The USSR vibe is present, a kind of post‑Soviet vibe. Humor is one of the reasons why it’s worth playing. It seems the author went overboard, but it was worth it. »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 2 h played« I liked the game. The developers did their best. It's not boring to play »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 4 h played« An incredible game! Amazing atmosphere, tense story, and smooth gameplay. Highly recommended! »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 2 h played« Max wakes from a coma into a post-Soviet hell with mutants and robots! Souls-like combat, black humor, and pure meat. Hardcore and awesome! 1000-7 »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 1 h played« Dark Souls with a S.T.A.L.K.E.R. like atmosphere and a small dash of Atomic Heart, what else could one dream of? »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 12 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
97 % pos · n=39
Story / writing
97 % pos · n=30
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=15
Audio / music
83 % pos · n=6
Performance
0 % pos · n=4
Content / longevity
50 % pos · n=2
Value for money
100 % pos · n=2
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
39
38
1
0
Story / writing
30
29
0
1
Graphics / art
15
15
0
0
Audio / music
6
5
0
1
Performance
4
0
0
4
Content / longevity
2
1
0
1
Value for money
2
2
0
0
Stability / bugs
1
0
0
1
Interface / UX
1
0
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.2 h.
Combat mechanics drive the praise with 38 positive mentions out of 39 total
Narrative elements pull players deep into the world, accounting for 29 positive mentions out of 30
Visual design hits the mark with 15 positive mentions out of 15
Atmospheric immersion shines through strong audio direction, earning 5 positive mentions out of 6
Weaknesses
Technical issues hinder the experience, reflected by 4 negative mentions out of 4 for performance
Audio design draws minor criticism with 1 negative mention out of 6
Who is it for?
Action RPG enthusiasts who relish gritty post-soviet atmospheres and challenging encounters will find themselves right at home in these mutants-infested wastes.
Is DARK PGT 2: The Red Death worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 85% of 101 Steam reviews are positive (player score 78/100). Most-praised strength: Combat mechanics drive the praise. Current price: 4,67€ (40% off).
Verdict
Despite a few technical hiccups at launch, DARK PGT 2: The Red Death delivers a compelling action-adventure package that satisfies fans of dark, atmospheric settings. The robust combat and engaging storytelling easily outweigh minor performance grievances.
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