SYNTHETIK 2 similar games & best alternatives

SYNTHETIK 2

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

Should you play it?

SYNTHETIK 2 is a bold continuation of SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising. Fight a world overrun by the relentless Machine Legion. Experience the next level in gun-play and upgrade yourself beyond measure to rival their Gods. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?

What works
  • Deep and satisfying gunplay
  • Diverse classes and builds
  • Active developer support and frequent updates
  • Robust modding tools
  • Engaging multiplayer co-op
Things to keep in mind
  • Early access bugs and performance issues
  • Ui and menu navigation can be confusing
  • Some visual clutter and overwhelming effects
  • Lack of narrative depth
  • Optimization could be improved

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Knights Within

  • Blazing Beaks

  • Atomic Picnic

  • Zumbi Blocks 2 Open Alpha

  • LORT

  • Roboquest

  • Vagante

  • MOTHERGUNSHIP

  • SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Knights Within

  • Atomic Picnic

  • DeathWatchers

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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.

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SYNTHETIK 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 Story, Relaxation.

Why this game works

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

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  • Cooperation

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  • Creativity

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  • Domination

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