Saints Row 2 similar games & best alternatives
Should you play it?
Saints Row 2 brings true freedom to open-world gaming. Players can play as who they want, how they want, and with whomever they want in this sequel to the much acclaimed and tremendously successful Saints Row.
What works
- Extensive character customization
- Large open world with many activities
- Engaging story and memorable characters
- High replay value
- Active modding community improving experience
Things to keep in mind
- Poor pc port with bugs and crashes
- Awkward vehicle controls
- Mandatory side activities for progression
- Limited multiplayer functionality
- Performance issues on modern systems
What to play next
Top picks
Games that feels the closest overall
More intimate
Games that feels like Saints Row 2 but with more focus on close relationships
More competitive
Games that feels like Saints Row 2 but with more competition against others
Less expressive
Games that feels like Saints Row 2 but with less self-expression and customization
Less leadership-focused
Games that feels like Saints Row 2 but with less leadership over others
From the same developer
From the same developer, ranked by motivational fit.
Similarity map
Saints Row 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 Status, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.
Last update: 03/08/2026