Natural Selection 2
Developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment · Published by Unknown Worlds Entertainment, KRAFTON, Inc.
At a glance
Overview
An action, indie, strategy game by Unknown Worlds Entertainment, published by Unknown Worlds Entertainment — multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “A fast paced multiplayer shooter that pits aliens against humans in a strategic and action-packed struggle for survival!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Natural Selection 2.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | No |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS:7 64-Bit (SP1) or Windows 10 64-Bit
- Processor:Dual-core processor 2.4 GHz (Intel Core 2 Duo, i3), 2.6 GHz (AMD Athlon or FX)
- Memory:6 GB RAM
- Graphics:DirectX 11 compatible dedicated video card with 2 GB VRAM
- DirectX®:11.0
- Hard Drive:13 GB HD space
- Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
Recommended
- OS:7 64-Bit (SP1) or Windows 10 64-Bit
- Processor:Quad-core processor 3.2 GHz (Intel i5, i7) or 3.6 GHz (AMD Ryzen, FX or Athlon)
- Memory:8 GB RAM
- Graphics:DirectX 11 compatible dedicated video card with 4GB VRAM
- DirectX®:11.0
- Hard Drive:13 GB HD space
- Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
Supported languages (10)
Natural Selection 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 Natural Selection 2?
Steam classifies Natural Selection 2 as a Action, Indie, Strategy game, developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment. A fast paced multiplayer shooter that pits aliens against humans in a strategic and action-packed struggle for survival!
How much does Natural Selection 2 cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Natural Selection 2 at $0.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Natural Selection 2 single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Natural Selection 2: Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP. It’s built around multiplayer — Steam doesn’t list a dedicated single-player mode.
Is Natural Selection 2 on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Natural Selection 2 for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Natural Selection 2 out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 30, 2012.
What platforms is Natural Selection 2 on?
Natural Selection 2 is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Natural Selection 2 single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP.
How much does Natural Selection 2 cost?
Steam lists it at $0.99.
Does Natural Selection 2 have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 137 achievements for Natural Selection 2.
What is Natural Selection 2's Metacritic score?
Natural Selection 2 has a Metacritic score of 80/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Natural Selection 2?
Natural Selection 2 is developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment and published by Unknown Worlds Entertainment, KRAFTON, Inc..
Where to get Natural Selection 2
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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