No More Room in Hell 28-Player Co-op Zombie Survival

No More Room in Hell 2 — Review & Verdict

Is No More Room in Hell 2 worth playing after its 1.0 release? The short answer: yes for co-op squads who want high-stakes survival horror, with caveats for solo players. Here's the full picture.

Review Scores at a Glance

  • Insider Gaming: 8/10 — "Unreal Fun That Finally Hits Graduation"
  • PixelForge Network: 4.0/5 (82/100)
  • PS Store players: 4.2-4.9/5 (1,500+ reviews within days)
  • Steam: 56% overall ("Mixed"), but recent reviews are "Mostly Positive"

Steam Reviews & Sentiment

The game's all-time Steam rating is "Mixed" at 56% positive across roughly 12,000 reviews — a legacy of a rocky Early Access period. Reviews criticized content completeness and performance during EA. The 1.0 era flipped the trend: recent reviews are "Mostly Positive," reflecting the Armageddon update's 8,000+ fixes and the full content package.

1.0 vs Early Access

The 1.0 Armageddon update transformed the game:

  • New content: Survival mode, Solo mode, Raven Rock map, tutorial, achievements
  • Big fixes: 8,000+ bug fixes and performance optimizations
  • Better economy: Merits currency + Weekly Assignments
  • Console debut: full crossplay across PC/PS5/Xbox

Reviewers describe 1.0 as the version Torn Banner always intended — "a new generation entirely" compared to the EA build. Minor jank remains in animations and enemy behavior, but the launch version is dramatically more complete.

Who Should Play It

Play No More Room in Hell 2 if you:

  • Have a regular squad of 3-8 friends — the game is built around coordinated teamwork
  • Enjoy high-stakes survival where death actually matters (permadeath)
  • Like slow-burn horror and resource management over arcade action
  • Want proximity voice chat and tense extraction moments

Who Should Skip It

Skip it if you:

  • Play mostly solo — while Solo Mode exists for practice, the game is designed for squads
  • Hate losing progress — permadeath can erase hours of character development
  • Prefer fast-paced action shooters like Left 4 Dead's rhythm — this is deliberately slower and more punishing
  • Are on a low-end PC — the minimum spec is modest, but the recommended spec is a meaningful step up

Still deciding? Compare it to Left 4 Dead 2, check the player numbers to see how alive the game is, or start with the beginner guide to see if the loop suits you.