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SeriesNatural Selection

Natural Selection 2

Critic score2 critics
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First release
Oct 30, 2012
Engine
Spark
Genres
Indie, Shooter, Strategy, Puzzle, Real Time Strategy (RTS) · Action, Science fiction, Horror, Survival, Stealth
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows)

Natural Selection 2 is an immersive, multiplayer shooter that pits aliens against humans in a strategic and action-packed struggle for survival. It seamlessly combines shooter and RTS/strategy gameplay.

Also known as Natural Selection II, ns2.exe

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Details

Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Oct 30, 2012
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
12h
Age ratings
ESRB M
Game modes
Multiplayer
Perspective
First person
Keywords
aliens, bloody, disease, murder, minigames
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At a Glance

Critic Score
85
Main Story (IGDB)
12h
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Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Very Positive, 8,643 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerSteam · 16 Oct

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