Investigating investigators find themselves wrapped in tentacles and terror as 373 recent reviews yield an 88 percent positive score, building on a robust 89 percent global approval across 525 total evaluations. Players wading deep into the madness discover that sessions lasting between 10 and 25 hours hit the sweet spot, pulling a massive 94 percent positive rating out of 113 recorded journeys.
What it's about: Se déroulant lors des Années folles, The Sinking City 2 est un jeu de survival horror imprégné d’angoisse lovecraftienne. Défiez une déité d’outre-monde et explorez Arkham sous le regard des morts, alors que vous contemplez le poids d’une vie dans la balance du destin.
In-game
« The most beautiful and lovingly crafted Lovecraftian horror game to date. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 27 h played3211« Gotta love this game. It's like a less horrory more action Resident Evil game in Lovecraft's Arkham city. 10/10 »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 7 h played1« Чудовий AA-аналог Resident Evil 2 Remake. Замість Ракун-Сіті та Амбрелли тут Аркгем і лавкрафтівські зомбі. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played1« I love the atmosphere, also the game works pretty well at my 3070 and 1440, 53-60 frames »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played1« Best Lovecraftian survival horror video game I have played since Dark Corners of the Earth. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played1« nouveau personnage tordu et interressant, très beau jeux et enquètes riches »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 7 h played
« The first game had soul, this is just another Resident Evil copy, while not that bad, it ain't it chief. Also, "Cal, the devices!", "Cal, look, a lever!", god, the modern games are so insulting. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 14 h played1« More likely resident evil than sinking city. Unlike the previous one. In general the gameplay Isn’t bad. If you’re exciting to play keep in mind its “Completely different from the sinking city 1” »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 5 h played1« I have a feeling these positive reviews are paid Ukrainian BOTS. This game is horrible »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played« Extremely linear, disappointed and will try refund. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played« https://backloggd.com/u/Hereformemes/review/5133458/ TL;DR: MCU slop, but for Lovecraftian mythos. I really expected better from this after the first game. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 5 h played« Very good game, good story and good gameplay, opti okay can be better »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 11 h played
In players' words
« The most beautiful and lovingly crafted Lovecraftian horror game to date. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 27 h played3211« The first game had soul, this is just another Resident Evil copy, while not that bad, it ain't it chief. Also, "Cal, the devices!", "Cal, look, a lever!", god, the modern games are so insulting. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 14 h played1« Gotta love this game. It's like a less horrory more action Resident Evil game in Lovecraft's Arkham city. 10/10 »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 7 h played1« More likely resident evil than sinking city. Unlike the previous one. In general the gameplay Isn’t bad. If you’re exciting to play keep in mind its “Completely different from the sinking city 1” »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 5 h played1« Чудовий AA-аналог Resident Evil 2 Remake. Замість Ракун-Сіті та Амбрелли тут Аркгем і лавкрафтівські зомбі. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played1« I have a feeling these positive reviews are paid Ukrainian BOTS. This game is horrible »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played« I love the atmosphere, also the game works pretty well at my 3070 and 1440, 53-60 frames »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played1« Extremely linear, disappointed and will try refund. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played« Best Lovecraftian survival horror video game I have played since Dark Corners of the Earth. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played1« https://backloggd.com/u/Hereformemes/review/5133458/ TL;DR: MCU slop, but for Lovecraftian mythos. I really expected better from this after the first game. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 5 h played« nouveau personnage tordu et interressant, très beau jeux et enquètes riches »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 7 h played« Very good game, good story and good gameplay, opti okay can be better »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 11 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
78 % pos · n=148
Story / writing
77 % pos · n=86
Graphics / art
93 % pos · n=71
Performance
60 % pos · n=35
Audio / music
89 % pos · n=27
Content / longevity
50 % pos · n=14
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=11
Value for money
60 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
40 % pos · n=5
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
148
115
9
24
Story / writing
86
66
7
13
Graphics / art
71
66
2
3
Performance
35
21
5
9
Audio / music
27
24
1
2
Content / longevity
14
7
1
6
Interface / UX
11
0
0
11
Value for money
5
3
0
2
Stability / bugs
5
2
0
3
Multiplayer
1
0
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 8.6 h on median; those who dislike it: 5.7 h.
<2h
83 % (n=48)
2-10h
85 % (n=204)
10-25h
94 % (n=113)
>25h
88 % (n=8)
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 20, 2026 · All-time low: €37.49 (Oct 28, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
0,4 %Hardcore
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 23 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 14,4 % of players.
Créateurs et joueurs s'accordent sur les qualités narratives et visuelles du jeu, saluant une ambiance immersive et des graphismes soignés, bien que certains aspects techniques (bugs, performance) soient pointés du doigt des deux côtés. En revanche, l'interface utilisateur, unanimement critiquée par les joueurs, est moins évoquée par les créateurs, qui semblent davantage focalisés sur les problèmes de stabilité et de contenu.
Visuals immerse players deeply into the nightmare, backed by 66 positive mentions out of 71 regarding the graphics.
Core mechanics deliver tension and engagement, registering 115 positive mentions out of 148 for gameplay.
Narrative elements hook the audience effectively, capturing 66 positive mentions out of 86 concerning the story.
Soundscapes build dread successfully, with 24 positive mentions out of 27 dedicated to audio.
Weaknesses
Interface design frustrates navigation entirely, generating 11 negative mentions out of 11 for the user interface.
Technical turbulence hinders some expeditions, marked by 9 negative mentions out of 35 regarding performance.
Content pacing falters for certain survivors, shown by 6 negative mentions out of 14 for overall content.
Who is it for?
Fans of cosmic horror, moody investigations, and survival action who appreciate a substantial 10 to 25 hour campaign will find plenty to sink their teeth into.
Is The Sinking City 2 worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 89% of 525 Steam reviews are positive (player score 85/100). Most-praised strength: Visuals immerse players deeply into the nightmare, backed by. Current price: 49,99€.
Verdict
Despite undeniable interface hurdles and occasional optimization hiccups, this descent into madness maintains a firm grip on its audience. The striking atmosphere and engaging gameplay carry the weight, translating to a very positive reception overall.
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