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BioShock 2

A first-person shooter set in the underwater city of Rapture, returning to the setting of the first BioShock. You mix guns with Plasmids, special powers that change how you fight, and explore a decaying dystopia full of threats. It also has a competitive multiplayer mode. Is it your kind of game?

FPSAtmosphericDystopianPlayStationPCXbox

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84%

1,115 ratings

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88%

11,468 reviews

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you liked the first BioShock and want more of its atmosphere and its mix of shooting and powers.

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you want a wholly new take or a game with a big, active multiplayer scene.

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Platforms: PlayStation · PC · Xbox
Release date: February 9, 2010
Length: About 14 hours
Difficulty: 3/5 (estimated)
Genres: Shooter · Puzzle · Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure
Themes: Action · Science fiction · Thriller · Open world
Perspective: First person
Modes: Online up to 10 · PvP
Languages: 3 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Playable
Microtransactions: None
Crossplay: none

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How long is BioShock 2?: About 14 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is BioShock 2 on?: BioShock 2 is available on PlayStation · PC · Xbox.
Does BioShock 2 have co-op?: Yes — Online up to 10 · PvP.
Does BioShock 2 run on Steam Deck?: Playable
What does BioShock 2 cost?: $19.99 on Steam.