Door Kickers 2: Task Force North

Door Kickers 2: Task Force North

Released Feb 2025

Command military Special Ops Teams in gripping tactical combat against a Middle East-based terrorist network. Sequel to RockPaperShotgun's "Best Tactics Game of 2014".

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Evaluation

Door Kickers 2: Task Force North fully launched on February 10, 2025, graduating from Early Access with a massive 1.0 update that added campaign modes, new enemies, full modding support, Mac support, and much more. The developer, KillHouse Games, was explicit at launch that leaving Early Access didn't mean they were done: "Just because Early Access is over, doesn't mean we don't care or work on the game anymore!" Post-launch development has remained active. A June 20, 2025 patch post confirmed the team was "cooking a bigger content update for PC" as well as working on Android and iOS ports. That major content update arrived on September 15, 2025 — the "Blast From The Past" update (v1.11) — adding new mission packs, new weapons (PKM, G3 Rifle), new enemy types, new equipment, and new gameplay tools. The update concluded with "More content is coming." A follow-up bug fix patch (v1.12) shipped just days later on September 18, 2025. The game has a strong and established post-launch update pattern, with the developer actively communicating future plans and explicitly stating further content is on the way. As of October 8, 2026, the last major content release was September 15, 2025 — approximately 12 months ago. There have been no developer communications since September 18, 2025, which is roughly 12 months of silence. Given that the gap between the 1.0 launch (February 10, 2025) and the first major post-launch update (September 15, 2025) was about 7 months, a 12-month silence since the last update is beginning to stretch beyond the established cadence window. However, the developer's own explicit statement — "More content is coming" — in the September 15, 2025 update, combined with the announced mobile ports still in progress, means there are outstanding commitments on the record. The silence is notable but does not yet clearly indicate that those plans have been abandoned, and no studio distress signals have been communicated. The game continues to have a thriving Workshop community and no completion statement has been made.
Evidence
Major 'Blast From The Past' content update (v1.11) shipped with new mission packs, weapons, enemies, and equipment; post concluded with 'More content is coming'
news post · Sep 15, 2025 source content shipped
high
Developer explicitly stated 'More content is coming' at the end of the v1.11 update post
news post · Sep 15, 2025 source content planned
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
KillHouse Games
Achievements
81
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

“Charge set”, my Alpha Team leader said.

Not knowing what lay in wait for us behind the door, I commanded, “Burn it” into the radio.

“Burning”, he replied. Sliding his finger into the pull ring of the ignition system, he pushed the pin in, turned it a quarter turn, and pulled.

The night was no longer silent as the sound of shredding timber filled the night. Windows shattered and pieces of glass fell to the ground. The walls around me shook. Where a door once stood, only smoke remained. Like water bursting forth from a dam, men flowed into the unknown.

--- from “Violence of Action” by Marty Skovlund


The sequel to the hit tactics game Door Kickers, Task Force North brings you the best portrayal of modern Close Quarters Combat and Tactics in a video game.

Control Special Operation Units in daring raids to rescue hostages, neutralize and capture terrorists in the fictional country of Nowheraki, Middle East.

Top-down tactics with Real Time gameplay but pause-at-will allows you to think, rethink, and still bite your nails as the action happens. And there's no turns, hexes or action points to manage. 

The game models deadly threats and techs: suicide bombers, IEDs and Rocket-Propelled Grenades - but gives you tools to dominate: Light Machine Guns for suppressive fire, Night Vision Goggles to own the night and wall breaching charges to open new entry points.

Destructible environment lets you progress through the non-linear levels. If something stands in your way, tear it down! Any strategy is viable.

You can even choose the unit to deploy for any mission:

  • U.S. Army Rangers - firepower, numbers and skilled, coordinated violence.

  • CIA Special Activities Division - small unit of Covert Operators, able to go undercover but also deliver surgical strikes when needed.

  • Nowheraki SWAT - grit, improvised tech and gear borrowed from their US advisors.

It's NOT  just skins and weapons, but distinct playing style, abilities and unit doctrines.

Should there be more units? Tell us what YOU think!

Play unique, hand crafted Operations or endless, procedural generated Tours of Duty. Each has their own challenges and rewards. For the bravest, mix it with the optional Iron Man Mode: troopers lost during campaign missions are gone forever.

Dead stays dead*, but memories are forever!

*only in Iron Man mode.

Online Co-Op Multiplayer is available, for up to 4 players. Each player brings his own Squad but you must work together to complete your mission. Choose your gear, draw your plans, strategize and combine your tactical prowess! In the end, you win or lose together.

Door Kickers 2 comes with over 90 handcrafted missions, plus Handcrafted and Generated Campaigns, Random Mission Generator and a Full-blown Mission & Level Editor to create your own content.

And you can share it with the world, or enjoy what others have built: The Steam Workshop already hosts over 7000 missions and is now open for Custom Units, Total Conversions and all sorts of wild stuff our modders are famous for.

With full SteamDeck compatibility and custom touch screen controls, you can play Door Kickers 2 anywhere! Enjoy unparalleled strategical freedom both ingame and in real life!

Last evaluated Oct 8, 2026
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