DreadOut 2
Released Feb 2020
A third-person horror adventure that draws inspiration from Indonesian urban legend. Play as Linda, a high school student with the ability to sense and see ghosts. This spine-chilling sequel expands on the cult hit original, making DreadOut 2 another terrifying addition to the horror genre.
74% positive · 2,093 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
DreadOut 2 launched on February 21, 2020 and received its most significant post-launch update — a "Director's Cut" style patch (version 1.1.4) on August 14, 2020 — which added a new alternate ending, new costumes, a new boss, and the free comic DLC. The only DLC in the store listing (the DreadOut Comic: The Untolds) was released alongside that update and is fully available. The game was subsequently ported to PlayStation 4/5 and Xbox consoles in July 2022, representing the last major milestone for DreadOut 2 itself.
Since mid-2022, Digital Happiness has shifted its focus to other projects in the DreadOut universe. Developer communications referencing DreadOut 2 have been limited to anniversary events and studio showcases, with no new content announced for the game. The December 2025 holiday post and the May 2026 DHXP showcase both direct attention toward DreadOut 3 (which has its own Steam page and is in active development), along with other studio titles. There is no announced future content for DreadOut 2, no unreleased DLC on the store, and the developer's own messaging consistently treats DreadOut 3 as the next chapter for the franchise.
With all released content shipped, no outstanding commitments, and the studio's focus clearly on successor titles, DreadOut 2 is a complete, finished game.
Evidence
Version 1.1.4 'Director's Cut' update released, adding alternate ending, new costumes, new boss, and the free comic DLC — described as cut content being restored and user feedback addressed.
The only DLC for DreadOut 2 — the DreadOut Comic: The Untolds — has been released. No unreleased DLC exists on the store.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Digital Happiness
Achievements
15
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player
About this game
DreadOut 2 is a third-person horror adventure that draws inspiration from Indonesian folklore and urban legend. Play as Linda Meillinda, a high school student with supernatural power – the ability to sense and see ghosts.
With the aid of her trusty smartphone, Linda must hunt the nightmarish spirits and dark forces that threaten not only her hometown but all of mankind. This spine-chilling sequel expands on the cult hit original with all-new melee combat and a greater emphasis on exploration, making DreadOut 2 another compelling and terrifying addition to the horror genre.
FEATURES:
With the aid of her trusty smartphone, Linda must hunt the nightmarish spirits and dark forces that threaten not only her hometown but all of mankind. This spine-chilling sequel expands on the cult hit original with all-new melee combat and a greater emphasis on exploration, making DreadOut 2 another compelling and terrifying addition to the horror genre.
FEATURES:
SURVIVAL ACTION-HORROR
DreadOut 2 will be utilizing a mixed improved mechanic of our previous DreadOut along with a new combat-oriented mechanic.- Banish them all! DreadOut-style smartphone ghost hunting is back. Hunt and defeat intangible ghosts with Linda’s smartphone camera, or use melee weapons and projectiles against physical ghosts
- Delve deeper into DreadOut's supernatural realm with a new combat-oriented mechanic.
- Fight back and survive further using any available melee weapons throughout Linda's journey.
- Terrifying boss spirits: Keep your nerve as you battle the supernatural realm’s most hostile ghosts, including the chilling Kuntilanak, and horrifying Gore Surgeon
NON LINEAR SURVIVAL HORROR
A world of dread: Explore Linda’s hometown and beyond, talk to residents (alive and dead!), complete side-quests, and delve deeper into DreadOut lore- Explore sleepy Lil' town, night and day to solve terrifying urban legends that haunt within.
- Interact with various unique NPCs both human and ghosts, with various locations teeming with their antics.
- Considerable amount of side quests, hidden stages, and mini-bosses written specifically based on our Asian/Indonesian urban legends.
- Experience environmental storytelling. Learning about the city nooks and cranny that will guide players in finding an interesting discoveries.
- Discover ghosts and urban legends: Search out spirits and uncover local myths to complete the Ghostpedia app on Linda’s smartphone
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Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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