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The Evil Within 2

A Shooter game by Tango Gameworks, released in 2017

81/100🔴Niche / Inactive🏆Proton PlatinumPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox One

The Evil Within 2 is the latest evolution of survival horror. Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost it all. But when given a chance to save his daughter, he must descend once more into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner as the world twists and warps around him. Will Sebastian face adversity head on with weapons and traps, or sneak through the shadows to survive.

Single player

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The Evil Within 2 Download Size

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Is The Evil Within 2 Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
97Players Online

There are currently 97 people playing The Evil Within 2, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 116.4
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the The Evil Within 2 save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Manual Backup Required
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\TheEvilWithin2\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/TheEvilWithin2/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/TheEvilWithin2/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 The Evil Within 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 The Evil Within 2, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: High (Many Reports)
See 61 user configs ↗

Can I Run The Evil Within 2?

System requirements not available for this title.

Is The Evil Within 2 Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

81
Rated 81 out of 100
Generally Favorable15 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 15 critic reviews, The Evil Within 2 has received generally positive feedback. With a solid score of 81, it stands out as a strong entry in the shooter category, though it may have minor flaws.

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