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LIZARDS MUST DIE 2

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One • 2025

Should you play it?

LIZARDS MUST DIE 2 is a cooperative slasher action game, a high–quality continuation of the SENSATIONAL first part. Insidious lizards attacked the lands of the Rus again. HYPERBOREA is on fire and only the GLORIOUS HEROES can kick the invaders from their homeland.

What works
  • Humorous and absurd narrative with strong cultural flavor
  • Engaging cooperative multiplayer for up to 4 players
  • Varied characters with unique abilities and customization
  • Energetic soundtrack and satisfying combat effects
  • Improved graphics and level design over first part
Things to keep in mind
  • Some technical issues and bugs reported
  • Short campaign length and limited content
  • Hit detection and animation issues affect combat feel
  • Ai bots less effective than human teammates
  • Price considered high by some for content amount

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Charlie Murder

  • Knights of Braveland

  • Full Metal Furies

  • Abyssus

  • Broventure: The Wild Co-op

  • Jump Space

  • Occult

  • Bravery and Greed

  • MetaPhysical

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • MetaPhysical

  • EXOME

  • Scott Pilgrim EX

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LIZARDS MUST DIE 2: A very typical example of its motivational profile. 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, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation.

Why this game works

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