Review
No More Room in Hell 2 Review: Is It Worth It in 2026?
Early Access reviews split hard, and 1.0 changed a lot. This page rounds up the current verdicts rather than inventing a score.
Review roundup current as of Aug 15, 2026
Scores below are the reviewers', not ours. The most consistent advice across outlets: bring a squad, and go in expecting a niche co-op game — not a mainstream shooter.
What reviewers agree on
- The co-op tension is the game. Even negative reviews acknowledge that the infection-extraction loop and eight-player scramble create moments no other co-op shooter does.
- Bring a squad. Nearly every verdict warns that this is a group game; random lobbies and solo play flatten the experience.
- Performance is a recurring complaint. It improved with 1.0 (DLSS, controller support), but post-launch reports still mention stutter and bugs.
- Repetition. Objectives repeat, and the map pool is small even at nine maps.
Where the scores land
| Source | Verdict | Context |
|---|---|---|
| IGN | Early Access review, mixed-positive | Praised cooperation; flagged bugs and repetition (EA build, 2024) |
| Sector.sk | 7/10 | Positive on the core loop (per launch-era roundups) |
| Rectify Gaming | Negative | Harsh on EA-era performance and direction (2024) |
| Metacritic | Mixed aggregate | Critic score aggregate was still settling at the time of writing |
We don't publish our own score — the useful answer is the pattern: great with a regular squad, modest otherwise, and much easier to recommend at the current 35% discount than at full price.
Buying questions
Is No More Room in Hell 2 good?
Depends on who you ask. Fans of the original and of hard co-op praise the tension, infection and extraction loop; critics point to performance issues, bugs and repetitive objectives.
Is it worth buying in 2026?
If you have a squad and the game is on sale (35% off until Aug 25), yes — that's the context where most reviewers recommend it. Solo at full price is a harder sell.
How does it compare to the original?
The first game was a free Source mod; the sequel is a paid Unreal Engine 5 title with bigger maps, consoles and crossplay. Some long-time fans feel it lost the original's focus.
Did 1.0 fix the performance issues?
1.0 added DLSS support and PC native controller support, but performance complaints continue to appear in post-launch coverage. Check recent Steam reviews for the current state.
Should I play solo?
Solo Mode is fine for practice, but the game is designed around eight players talking to each other. The reviews agree: this is a group game.
Where can I see the latest player opinions?
Steam reviews and the Steam community hub are the most current sources; Metacritic collects critic scores.
Sources: IGN Early Access review, Metacritic, Sector.sk review (7/10), Rectify Gaming review. No More Room in Hell 2 content and assets remain the property of Torn Banner Studios.