The Sinking City 2 Receives 'Very Positive' Reviews on Steam — Critics Praise the Horror Above the Original (2026)

On August 18, 2026, Ukrainian studio Frogwares released The Sinking City 2, a survival horror sequel that immediately earned "Very Positive" reviews on Steam. Critics have received the project much warmer than the original game.

What Changed Compared to the Original

The sequel shifted from an open-world format to a more structured survival horror experience. While the 2019 original positioned itself as a detective adventure with Lovecraftian elements, the sequel focuses on survival, limited resources, and tense firefights.

The protagonist is private detective Calvin Rafferty, investigating mysterious events in flooded 1920s Arkham. Along the way, he encounters both classic Lovecraftian monsters (Deep Ones, Mi-Go, cultists) and new unique creatures created by the Frogwares team.

Critical and Player Reception

According to StopGame.ru aggregator, The Sinking City 2 launched on Steam with "Very Positive" reviews. Critics note that the game maintains tension throughout the entire playthrough and offers an interesting blend of investigation and horror.

Key improvements highlighted include:

• More dynamic combat system with limited ammunition
• Atmospheric location design in the spirit of the genre's best representatives
• Interesting puzzles related to Cthulhu mythology
• Quality optimization at launch

Technical Details

Minimum PC requirements include Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, 12 GB RAM, and a GTX 1070 / RX 5700 level graphics card. Recommended configuration is Core i5-14600K / Ryzen 5 7600X with RTX 4070 Ti. Installation size is 70 GB, SSD is mandatory.

The game supports DirectX 12 and is optimized for next-generation consoles.

What's Next

Frogwares has already announced plans to support The Sinking City 2 post-launch. Upcoming updates will include bug fixes and possibly additional content. Given the successful launch, the studio may consider creating DLC or a third installment in the series.

Source: StopGame.ru, PlayGround.ru