# The Sinking City 2

> Set in the Roaring '20s, The Sinking City 2 is a survival horror steeped in Lovecraftian dread. Defy an eldritch deity and explore the drowned alleys of Arkham, stalked by the dead, as you weigh one life against an entire city.

## Game facts

- Developer: Frogwares
- Publisher: Frogwares
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Aug 18, 2026
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Adventure, Action, TPS, Puzzle, Shooting, SurvivalHorror
- Steam Deck: Unsupported (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2825860/)
- Playtime: Main story 12.5 hr, Main + some extras 15.3 hr, 100% completion 32.5 hr (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/the-sinking-city-2)
- Languages: Interface: American English, French (France), Italian (Italy), German (Germany), European Spanish, Arabic, Czech (Czechia), Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Polish (Poland), Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan), Turkish (Türkiye), Ukrainian (Ukraine); Subtitles: American English, French (France), Italian (Italy), German (Germany), European Spanish, Arabic, Czech (Czechia), Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Polish (Poland), Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan), Turkish (Türkiye), Ukrainian (Ukraine); Audio: American English (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/the-sinking-city-2)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 1, 2026

### Strengths

- The combat and survival horror structure, reminiscent of the Resident Evil remakes and Dead Space, is intuitive and entertaining.
- The beautiful environments, atmosphere, music, and Lovecraftian setting of flooded Arkham provide strong immersion.
- Many players praise the engaging, immersive story and emotional ending.

### Weaknesses

- The removal of clue collection, dialogue choices, moral choices, and branching RPG elements from the previous game has led to strong criticism that The Sinking City’s unique identity has been weakened.
- It is repeatedly criticized for being close to a Resident Evil clone and lacking depth in combat, weapons, enemy variety, and freedom of exploration.
- Serious frame-rate drops and optimization problems occur, especially in the latter half, with some environments reportedly becoming nearly unplayable.

## Links

- [The Sinking City 2 on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/4607)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/4607/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-09T19:17:33.219Z