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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

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Stickman Strikes: Conquer Fantasy World

  • Dungeon Siege II

  • Dead Age 2: The Zombie Survival RPG

  • Risen 2: Dark Waters

  • Banquet for Fools

  • Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew

Less social

Games that feels like Planet Alcatraz 2 but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Fate Seeker II

  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

  • Vendir: Plague of Lies

  • Hard West 2

  • King's Bounty: Dark Side

  • The Temple of Elemental Evil

More intimate

Games that feels like Planet Alcatraz 2 but with more focus on close relationships

  • Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

  • Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition

  • Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition

  • Divinity: Original Sin (Classic)

  • The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut

  • Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like Planet Alcatraz 2 but with less leadership over others

  • The Black Grimoire: Cursebreaker

  • The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition

  • Achilles: Legends Untold

  • FATE

  • ATOM RPG: Post-apocalyptic indie game

  • Weird West: Definitive Edition

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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.

Last update: 21/08/2026