Descent 2
Developed by Parallax · Published by Interplay Inc.
At a glance
Overview
An action game by Parallax, published by Interplay Inc. — single-player, multi-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “More pulse-pounding 360° action blasting through tunnels with six degrees of freedom.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Descent 2.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP, 7, 8, 8.1
- Processor: 1 Gigahertz or faster
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- DirectX: Version 7.0
- Storage: 700 MB available space
- Sound Card: Sound Blaster compatible
Supported languages (1)
Descent 2 FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Descent 2?
Steam classifies Descent 2 as a Action game, developed by Parallax. More pulse-pounding 360° action blasting through tunnels with six degrees of freedom.
How much does Descent 2 cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Descent 2 at $19.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Descent 2 single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Descent 2: Single-player, Multi-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Descent 2 on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Descent 2 for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Descent 2 out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 19, 2014.
What platforms is Descent 2 on?
Descent 2 is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Descent 2 single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player.
How much does Descent 2 cost?
Steam lists it at $19.99.
Who made Descent 2?
Descent 2 is developed by Parallax and published by Interplay Inc..
Where to get Descent 2
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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