Soldat 2 similar games & best alternatives

Soldat 2

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac • 2020

Should you play it?

Soldat 2 is a 2D deathmatch shooter with real guns, ragdoll violence and physics-based movement. Based on classic Soldat with team game modes, ranked multiplayer, bots and built-in customization and level editing. Made by MM - creator of the original.

What works
  • Faithful to original soldat gameplay
  • High skill ceiling and competitive depth
  • Active and friendly community
  • Frequent updates and developer engagement
  • Customization and map editor support
Things to keep in mind
  • Small player base limits matchmaking
  • Some bugs and performance issues
  • Lack of private lobby features
  • Limited new content compared to original
  • Early access state with incomplete features

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Project Sparrow

  • Knight Club +

  • Zero G Arena

  • Shotgun Farmers

  • Ratz Instagib

  • DUCKSIDE

  • Screencheat

  • Half-Life 2: Deathmatch

  • Friends vs Friends

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Retail Royale

  • Diabotical Rogue

  • Sky Knights

If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Competence

    Soldat

  • Autonomy

    Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades

  • Competition

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Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

  • Purple star: this page’s game — everything on the map is relative to it.
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
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  • Hover a dot for a screenshot preview, score, and top score gaps; click to compare in the panel on the right.
  • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

Soldat 2: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Status, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story.

Why this game works

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

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    "Players have extensive freedom to choose weapons, customize attachments, select game modes, and control movement options."

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  • Competence

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    "High skill ceiling with complex movement mechanics, weapon mastery, and competitive multiplayer; players report learning curve and mastery over years."

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  • Competition

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    "Ranked matches, leaderboards, and skill-based matchmaking encourage player comparison."

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  • Continuation

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  • Cooperation

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    "Team-based modes like Team Deathmatch and Capture the Flag encourage cooperation, but much gameplay is also solo or free-for-all."

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  • Creativity

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  • Domination

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    "Competitive play involves asserting superiority over others, but community is described as friendly and respectful overall."

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  • Escapism

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of nostalgia and personal interest, not obligation or pressure."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Players explore advanced movement techniques and weapon strategies; modding and custom servers encourage experimentation."

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  • Exploration

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  • Expression

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    "Character customization with hats, costumes, and colors allows self-expression."

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  • Fantasy

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    "Arcade combat racing with exaggerated weapons and humorous characters creates a fictional, over-the-top experience."

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  • Fellowship

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    "Active community and Discord with friendly players and tournaments, fostering social connection."

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  • Growth

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    "Players develop skills in movement, aiming, and strategy; learning curve and mastery emphasized."

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  • Health

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    "Typical sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity involved."

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  • Idle

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    "Requires constant attention and focus during fast-paced matches."

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  • Intimacy

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    "Some social interaction and community engagement, but limited evidence of close personal relationships formed."

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  • Leadership

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  • Progression

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  • Relaxation

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    "Some players find it cathartic and fun, but gameplay is fast-paced and intense rather than purely relaxing."

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  • Sensation

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  • Status

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  • Story

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  • Strategy

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  • Thrill

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  • Violence

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    "Enjoyment of combat, explosions, and destruction is central to gameplay."

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  • Survival

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    "Players must avoid death and manage positioning and resources to survive in combat."

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