Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
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ActionIndieGreat SoundtrackGorePixel GraphicsViolentFast-Paced

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Game description

Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is the brutal conclusion to the Hotline Miami saga, set against a backdrop of escalating violence and retribution over spilled blood in the original game.

Basic info

DeveloperDennaton Games
PublisherDevolver Digital
PlatformsWindows · macOS · Linux
Steam DeckVerified
Release dateMar 10, 2015
Price

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Minimum specs

OSMicrosoft® Windows® Vista / 7 / 8
Processor2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or better
Memory1 GB
GraphicsOpenGL 3.2 compatible GPU with at least 256MB of VRAM
Storage600 MB
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Review Analysis Score

Based on 393 reviews from the past 1 year

86.3/ 100
Top 30%

Steam rating: Very Positive (94%)

Review analysis summary (Reviewed Oct 21, 2026)

Bigger levels, more gore and a sprawling cast define this neon bloodbath sequel, which scores 86.3 from 393 analyzed reviews.

👍 Strengths

98 reviews call it intense and addictive fun, and some say they kept playing despite the frustration. 96 praise the story, describing interlocking narratives told through many characters, with twists that come together late. Story & World ranks 391st of 1096. 80 rave about the soundtrack, saying the music drives the rhythm of clearing each room, and a few call it the best part. Visuals & Sound ranks 163rd of 1249, and Content Volume ranks 359th of 1351.

👎 Where it falls short

Gameplay comes up in 61% of analyzed reviews and ranks 905th of 1396. 101 reviews find the difficulty unfair, saying large open levels let enemies shoot from off screen and turn deaths into trial and error. 18 say the combat feel suffers, with glass walls, gun enemies and dark rooms that break the melee flow, and some get caught on corners. 14 report bugs, such as enemies clipping through walls, broken pickups and a few lost saves. Tech & Support ranks 714th of 1399.

Representative reviews Original reviews ↗

“more intense, better soundtrack, more gore, all the good stuff from first game but more” · 98 reviews
“deep, epic story with interconnected narratives and unexpected twist” · 96 reviews
“insane soundtrack with great rhythm when clearing rooms” · 80 reviews

How it holds up

−50+5

Controls, difficulty, progression and depth
Mentioned in 61% of reviews · Bottom 40% of the games we've analyzed

Strategy +1.70 · Depth of builds, tactics, and meaningful choices
Positive “character selection and level design allow varied playstyles” · 5 reviews
Negative “forced gun-focused strategy removes varied approach and tactical depth” · 5 reviews

Progression 5% · Difficulty 47% · Onboarding 5% · Freedom 6% · Controls & feel 17%

Plot, characters and the world
Mentioned in 60% of reviews · Top 40% of the games we've analyzed

Story +3.14 · Plot, quests, writing, and the ending
Positive “deep, epic story with interconnected narratives and unexpected twist” · 96 reviews

Characters 18% · World 14%

How much there is to do, variety and replay value
Mentioned in 28% of reviews · Top 30% of the games we've analyzed

Volume +2.47 · How much there is to play, including endgame, for the price
Positive “more levels than first game, larger scale, hard mode with inverted levels” · 13 reviews
Negative “wished it had more content” · 3 reviews

Variety 16% · Replayability 7%

Graphics, art style, music and sound
Mentioned in 46% of reviews · Top 20% of the games we've analyzed

Audio +4.24 · Music, sound effects, and voice acting
Positive “insane soundtrack with great rhythm when clearing rooms” · 80 reviews
Negative “music is worse than the first game” · 2 reviews

Visuals 17%

Playing with others, the community and servers

Not enough data — only 2% of reviews mention this.

Playing together +3.00 · Fun of playing with friends, teammates, or rivals

Community 1% · Servers & Connection 0%

Pricing, cheaters, balance and matchmaking
Mentioned in 11% of reviews · Top 50% of the games we've analyzed

Balance -0.15 · Whether classes, weapons, and builds are evenly matched
Negative “enemies overpowered, player characters underpowered, broken balance” · 7 reviews
Positive “нерфы и карты сообщества уравновешивают игру” · 1 review

Anti-cheat 0% · Pricing 3% · Matchmaking 0%

Bugs, performance and developer support
Mentioned in 9% of reviews · Bottom 50% of the games we've analyzed

Stability -0.15 · Crashes, freezes, save loss, and game-breaking bugs
Negative “numerous bugs including enemy wall-clipping, broken shotgun cooldown, weapon pickup collision, and unfair enemy vision range” · 14 reviews

Performance 2% · Developer support 1%

Grey means too few reviews mention it to trust. — means almost no reviews mention it.

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