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XenoAisam · 2026 · Windows

Steam: 79 % positive of 1,119 reviews, as of Oct 28

An anime-style 3rd-person action, looter and modern warfare shooter that can be played solo or in two-player co-op. A sequel based the events of Banzai Escape 2. You control an elite clone sister fighting through chaotic underground tunnels against factions like pirates and military corporations

24 games that play like Banzai Escape 2: Subterranean and 24 that look like it. Closest by gameplay: Risk of Rain 2, Shadow Warrior 2 and Endless Alice.

Player tags

  • Anime
  • Third-Person Shooter
  • Looter Shooter
  • Female Protagonist
  • Military
  • Co-op
  • Online Co-Op
  • Procedural Generation
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Steam reviews

What players say

Players mostly recommend this free, cute anime looter shooter for solo or two-player runs, despite janky controls, repetitive missions and grindy progression.

Most players recommend the game, and Steam's totals agree. Many players enjoy the gunplay in short sessions, the mix of weapons and perks, the customisation of the character and base, and the unique missions with boss fights. Co-op with one friend is praised as the best way to play. Some players find the movement and gunfeel clunky, with audio levels that jump around. Many complain about grinding for gear through gacha pulls, repetitive stages, and paid DLC for weapons and cosmetics, which some feel pressures spending. Several players report multiplayer problems, including save loss, progress not shared between players, achievements not unlocking for non-hosts and loading failures. Some players ask for controller support and a larger party size. Reviews from the last year are the only ones available, so no trend is shown.

Praised

  • Fun co-op with a friend

    Players say the game is most enjoyable with a partner, who can share missions and goofy moments.

    Many players
  • Free-to-play with low risk

    Players value that the game is free, small to install and runs on modest hardware, so trying it costs nothing.

    Many players
  • Gunplay and weapon variety

    Players like the range of weapons with varied stats and the way modifiers, such as split grenades, change how each fight plays.

    Some players
  • Cute anime aesthetic and customisation

    Players enjoy the anime-style characters, outfit colour options, posing tools and the playful, silly tone.

    Some players

Criticised

  • Grind and gacha pressure

    Players find loot and upgrades tied to repetitive stages and gacha pulls, which feels slow and pushes spending.

    Many players
  • Clunky movement and gunfeel

    Players describe movement as janky and shooting as lacking feedback, with aim and hit detection feeling off.

    Many players
  • Paid DLC and cosmetics

    Players object to paid DLC for equipment and cosmetics, with locked items still dropping into inventory.

    Some players
  • Multiplayer bugs and lost progress

    Players report lost save data, progress not shared with partners, missing achievements for non-hosts and failed mission loading.

    Some players
Who it suits
Players who like cute anime shooters and looter loops, and who can play with a friend, will get the most from this free game.
Who should skip it
Players wanting polished controls, deep weapon systems or a grind-free experience should skip it, since many complain about repetition and paid pressure.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with under 20 hours mostly praise the easy, cheap first impression, while those with 20 to 200 hours more often complain about grind and repetitive missions.

Summarised by AI from 70 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.

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At a glance

What games like Banzai Escape 2: Subterranean have in common

  • The tags they share most often with Banzai Escape 2: Subterranean: Co-op (19 of 24), Third-Person Shooter (14) and Online Co-Op (10).
  • They came out between 2015 and 2026, none of them after Banzai Escape 2: Subterranean (2026).
  • Best rated by Steam players: Enter the Gungeon (95 % positive of 79,642).

How these matches work

Matches come from embeddings of Steam descriptions, player tags and screenshots, computed offline. “Plays like” compares what the games are about and how players tag them; “Looks like” compares their screenshots. The share of positive reviews is based on Steam user reviews.

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