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Risen 2: Dark Waters

A Role-playing (RPG) game by Piranha Bytes, released in 2012

64/100🔴Niche / Inactive🥇Proton GoldPlayStation 3PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox 360

Set several years after the end of Risen, raging titans have devastated the world and pushed humanity to the brink of existence. Subsequently, monstrous creatures have risen from the watery depths of the sea and their attacks have brought all seafaring to a grinding halt.

Single player

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Risen 2: Dark Waters Download Size

The official download size for Risen 2: Dark Waters is 2 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.12 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

2GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.12USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

2 mins

Is Risen 2: Dark Waters Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
89Players Online

There are currently 89 people playing Risen 2: Dark Waters, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 106.8
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Risen 2: Dark Waters save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Manual Backup Required
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Risen2DarkWaters\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/Risen2DarkWaters/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/Risen2DarkWaters/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 Risen 2: Dark Waters Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🥇 Proton Gold

Community Verdict: Playable!

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

Confidence: Moderate
See 42 user configs ↗

Can I Run Risen 2: Dark Waters?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

Risen 2: Dark Waters has modest requirements. Most gaming PCs from the last 5 years should handle it.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows XP (with Servicepack 2)
  • ⚡
    CPUDual Core with 2.1 GHz
  • 🧠
    RAM2 GB System RAM
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows XP (with Servicepack 3), Windows Vista (with Servicepack 1), Windows 7
  • ⚡
    CPUDual Core with 3 GHz
  • 🧠
    RAM4 GB System RAM
Download Size
2 GBSmall

Is Risen 2: Dark Waters Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

64
Rated 64 out of 100
Mixed Reviews6 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 6 critic reviews, opinion on Risen 2: Dark Waters is divided. While it offers some unique role-playing (rpg) mechanics, the score of 64 suggests inconsistent execution. We recommend checking gameplay footage before buying.

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