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Ghostrunner 2

Developer: One More Level
Publisher: 505 Games
Released: 26 Oct 2023
Metacritic: 81 (PC) · 80 (PS5) · 79 (Xbox Series X)
8-20h
Avg. Playtime
Cosmetic packs (Season Pass)
Expansions
Solo Only
Multiplayer
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About Ghostrunner 2

Ghostrunner 2 is a first-person action game from the Polish studio One More Level, published by 505 Games and released on 26 October 2023 for PS5, Windows and Xbox Series X|S. It is set in and around Dharma Tower, which has fallen into factional chaos, and the apocalyptic “Outside” beyond it. Metacritic lists 81 on PC and 80 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S (per Wikipedia).

Movement is built on dashing, jumping, wall-running, sliding and a grappling hook. The sword is the main weapon, and both Jack and most enemies die in one hit. A stamina meter limits how often you can dash and deflect. Sensory Boost briefly slows time for air strafing, and special abilities such as Shuriken help in combat and puzzles. A motorcycle is used in certain levels for combat and obstacle avoidance and cannot be upgraded. Levels are more non-linear than in the first game, so you can plan your own routes (Wikipedia).

In the story, the Asura, the first Ghostrunners, are the main threat: Rahu leads an Architect-worshipping cult from within the Cybervoid, Madhu creates biomechanical “Scions”, and Mitra, the deactivated leader, is revived to destroy Dharma. Ahriman, leader of the Hammers faction, is defeated early on.

Why Players Love It

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One-hit combat

Jack and most enemies die in one hit, so every encounter is about route and timing.

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Motorcycle levels

Certain levels use a motorcycle for combat and obstacle avoidance. It cannot be upgraded (Wikipedia).

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Abilities and upgrades

Sensory Boost slows time for air strafing. Abilities such as Shuriken help in combat and puzzles, and purchasable upgrades enhance Jack's abilities.

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Non-linear levels

Levels are less linear than in the first game, so you can plan your own routes.

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Sources & fact-check

Release facts, mechanics and boss details on this page were checked against these sources on 12 October 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.

Critic reception

Metacritic (critic aggregate): 81 (PC) · 80 (PS5) · 79 (Xbox Series X)

Source: Metacritic, checked 12 Oct 2026. These are third-party critic scores, not ParryStack ratings.

Summary

A first-person, one-hit-kill action game with sword combat, wall-running and motorcycle levels; Metacritic lists 80–81 depending on platform.

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Getting started, core mechanics and early-game tips · ✅ Progress tracking
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Ghostrunner 2 walkthrough & boss guide
Main story in order, with boss strategies
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Tips

“Keep moving. A stamina meter limits how often you can dash and deflect, so plan routes rather than spamming dashes.”
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“Sensory Boost is a core movement ability that slows time briefly, which helps with air strafing through tight enemy positions.”
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“Shuriken can kill or stun enemies and also create grapple points, according to MP1st's review.”
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