Planet Alcatraz 2 similar games & best alternatives

Planet Alcatraz 2

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2015

Should you play it?

The sequel to Planet Alcatraz tells the story of sergeant Hartman, the leader of the Ghoul strike unit, that remained MIA in the original game. Only Russian language is supported at the time of Steam release.

What works
  • Deep tactical rpg gameplay
  • Rich dark humor and atmosphere
  • Open world with many quests
  • Character and team customization
  • High replay value
Things to keep in mind
  • Technical bugs and crashes
  • Dated graphics and animations
  • Somewhat uneven story and dialogue
  • Language barrier for non-russian speakers
  • Ai and pathfinding issues

What to play next

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Top picks

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • City of Chains

  • EARTHLOCK

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If you liked…

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Planet Alcatraz 2: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Fellowship.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Fellowship

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    "Character progression, skill development, and learning game mechanics support personal growth."

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  • Intimacy

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