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Dead Effect 2

A Shooter game by BadFly Interactive, a.s., released in 2015

65/100🔴Niche / Inactive🏆Proton PlatinumPlayStation 4AndroidPC (Microsoft Windows)

Dead Effect 2 is the newest addition to the acclaimed Dead Effect franchise. This action sci-fi shooter is looking to push the boundaries of first-person shooters to new levels with slick graphics, rich narrative, RPG elements and a cooperative multiplayer mode.

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative

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Dead Effect 2 Download Size

The official download size for Dead Effect 2 is 11 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.66 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

11GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.66USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

15 mins

Is Dead Effect 2 Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
3Players Online

There are currently 3 people playing Dead Effect 2, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 3.6
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Dead Effect 2 save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\DeadEffect2\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/DeadEffect2/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/DeadEffect2/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Dead Effect 2 Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🏆 Proton Platinum

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Dead Effect 2, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: Moderate
See 11 user configs ↗

Can I Run Dead Effect 2?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Dead Effect 2 smoothly, your PC needs at least 8 GB RAM RAM and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 - AMD Radeon R9 290 or equivalent GPU. Plan for 11 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 7
  • ⚡
    CPUIntel Core i5-2400 - AMD FX-6100
  • 🧠
    RAM6 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 with 2 GB VRAM / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 - AMD Radeon HD 7770 with 2 GB VRAM
  • 💾
    Storage11 GB available space
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
  • ⚡
    CPUIntel Core i7-3770 - AMD FX-8350, or faster
  • 🧠
    RAM8 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 - AMD Radeon R9 290, or better
  • 💾
    Storage11 GB available space
Download Size
11 GBSmall

Is Dead Effect 2 Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

65
Rated 65 out of 100
Mixed Reviews2 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 2 critic reviews, opinion on Dead Effect 2 is divided. While it offers some unique shooter mechanics, the score of 65 suggests inconsistent execution. We recommend checking gameplay footage before buying.

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