The Sinking City 2 Receives Positive Reviews From Critics

18.08.2026
Кристина Фазлієва

The first reviews for Ukrainian studio Frogwares’ The Sinking City 2 are now live, and the game has received a largely positive reception. Its current average score sits at 81–82/100 on OpenCritic and 79/100 on Metacritic.

Critics are particularly praising the game’s unsettling atmosphere, survival horror elements, exploration, and story. Frogwares has taken a different approach compared with the original game. Instead of focusing on a large open world and detective gameplay, the sequel delivers a more compact survival horror experience built around exploration, combat, and investigations.

Reviewers have also pointed out some technical issues and familiar genre mechanics. Still, for a studio that has spent more than 20 years primarily developing detective games, an average score above 81 is a very solid start.

Critic scores include:

  • Digitec Magazine 4/5
  • Gamespew 9/10
  • Analog Stick Gaming 9/10
  • MondoXbox 8.8/10
  • PS Universe 8.5/10
  • CGMAGAZINE 8.5/10
  • CogConnected 8/10
  • Worth Playing 8/10
  • GamesRadar 8/10
  • GamingTrend 8/10
  • TheSixthAxis 8/10
  • IGN Spain 8/10
  • OpenCritic 82/100
  • Metacritic 79/100

The Sinking City 2 launches today, August 18, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

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