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Saints Row 2

Saints Row 2

Saints Row 2 brings true freedom to open-world gaming. Players can play as who they want, how they want, and with whomever they want in this sequel to the much acclaimed and tremendously successful Saints Row.

76%
Mostly Positive
DeveloperVolition
PublisherDeep Silver
Release DateJan 7, 2009
$9.99
Peak Players6.4K
Metacritic72
PlatformsWindows · Linux
Action
AI Review Summary

Saints Row 2 is widely regarded as a pinnacle of the open-world crime genre, offering a wild and engaging sandbox experience that many fans prefer over its competitors. However, the PC port is notoriously unstable, suffering from frequent crashes and poor optimization that often require community-made mods to function. Potential buyers should be prepared to install third-party patches like 'Juiced' or 'Gentleman of the Row' to achieve a playable state.

Pros

  • Exceptional open-world sandbox gameplay that offers a more chaotic and fun alternative to the GTA series.95%
  • Highly praised story and atmosphere that balances grit with over-the-top action.85%
  • Dedicated community support with essential mods that significantly improve the experience.90%
  • Excellent soundtrack and variety of activities that enhance the immersion of the 'hood' setting.70%

Cons

  • Extremely poor technical state natively, featuring frequent crashes and game-breaking bugs on modern hardware.100%
  • Severe performance issues including low frame rates and lack of support for resolutions above 1080p.80%
  • Missing DLC content on the PC version that was originally released for consoles.75%
  • Poor compatibility with Steam Deck, with many users reporting it will not launch even with Proton tweaks.60%

Notable Mentions

  • The 'Juiced Patch' and 'Gentleman of the Row' mods are considered mandatory for the game to even reach the main menu.
  • Many reviewers suggest the GOG version of the game is more stable than the Steam release.
  • The game is frequently compared favorably to the 2022 Saints Row reboot despite its technical flaws.
Confidence: 74%
Based on the 92 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 10, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
167
Peak · last 90 days
308
All-time peak
6.4K

Price

Current price
$9.99
Lowest tracked
$1.49since Nov 28, 2025

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
88%
All-time positive
76%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews21.9K
Positive: 16.6K (76%)Negative: 5.3K (24%)

7%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

25h

Avg Playtime at Review

71%

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