Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 review

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 ranks third because it covers more ways to play than any other paid game here. You fight as Lieutenant Demetrian Titus in a campaign that continues 2011's Space Marine, and Saber's Swarm Engine puts hundreds of Tyranids on screen at once. Outside the story, there are PvE and PvP modes with seven classes, each with up to 25 perks, plus a 3-player Siege mode against endless waves where points buy ammunition, equipment or a Dreadnought. Steam lists online co-op, online PvP and cross-platform multiplayer. It is also the most reviewed paid game on this list, with 86% of 99,393 English reviews positive. The drawbacks are price and hardware: $59.99, an SSD requirement, 75 GB of storage and a 6 GB graphics card at minimum. If you play with friends, it is the strongest co-op pick in the top three.

Who it is for

Groups who want co-op horde shooting with a campaign attached

Price

$59.99 one-time purchase on Steam (US store).

spectacular third-person action in solo or multiplayer modes. $59.99 Buy on Steam
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Campaign as Lieutenant Demetrian Titus, sequel to 2011's Space Marine
• Swarm Engine with hundreds of enemies on screen
• Seven classes, each with up to 25 perks
• 3-player Siege mode against endless Tyranid and Chaos waves
• PvE and PvP modes with cross-platform multiplayer

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: 86% of 99,393 English Steam reviews are positive
• Strength: Campaign, co-op, PvE and PvP in one purchase
• Strength: Cross-platform multiplayer listed on Steam
• Weakness: $59.99, tied for the most expensive game here
• Weakness: SSD required and 75 GB of storage
• Weakness: Minimum spec needs a 6 GB graphics card

Key facts

• Developer: Saber Interactive
• Publisher: Focus Entertainment
• Price: $59.99
• Released: September 9, 2024
• Modes: Single-player, online co-op, online PvP

Where it ranks

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is No. 3 in our Best Third-Person Shooters verdict.