Action · February 10, 2015
Evolve Stage 2 (2015)
Evolve is the winner of over 60 awards, and now you can play it free with Evolve Stage 2! In a savage world of man vs nature, are you the hunter or the hunted? Turtle Rock delivers Evolve Stage 2, the next-generation free multiplayer shooter that pits four hunters against a single, player-controlled monster. Prove you’re the apex predator in unique 4v1 matches, progress your account and characters, and dominate the far-off world of Shear. All content is available in-game and can be unlocked through play, for free. No buy in or box required. Evolve Stage 2 is ready for everyone. Key Features and New Features: Stage 2: We’ve made improvements across-the-board including improved matchmaking, enhancements to all characters, visual improvements to maps, optimized performance, and improved player experiences. It’s a free game, but it’s also a much better game. 4v1: Grab three friends and hunt a monster or stalk lowly humans as an ever-evolving beast. Whichever side you choose, you have access to powerful weapons and abilities that deliver balanced, competitive gameplay. Hunt Together or Die Alone: Choose a hunter that fits your play style. Whether you play as the Trapper, Support, Assault, or Medic, every role is vital and teamwork is key in surviving an encounter with the monster. Beast of Prey: As the monster – the lone predator – you are the boss battle. Use savage abilities and an animalistic sense to wreak havoc, kill the humans, and prove you are the dominant species. Savage Planet: Neither flora nor fauna are friendly on planet Shear. Fall victim to natural hazards or use them strategically against your prey. Character Customization: Level up to unlock new upgrades, skins and perks for your favorite class: hunter or monster. Earn your infamy on the leaderboards and become the apex predator
Action releases from 2015
146 Action titles launched in 2015 — top 6 by review volume.
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 48.4k Steam reviews | Top 13% in Action |
| Positive rating | 70% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 86% |
| Metacritic | 77/100 | Genre average 77 — top 56% of Action titles |
| Engagement hours | 9 h average | Top 50% for session depth among Action |
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Action · 1.4k
- Multiplayer · 1.0k
- Co-op · 954
- FPS · 827
- Online Co-Op · 781
- Shooter · 765
- Team-Based · 691
- Survival · 645
- Sci-fi · 572
- Aliens · 541
- PvP · 509
- First-Person · 461
- Class-Based · 434
- Strategy · 363
- Atmospheric · 341
Peer Action titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (11)
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- Spanish - Spain volume_up
- Japanese
- Korean
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Russian volume_up
- Traditional Chinese
- Simplified Chinese volume_up
Full audio (7)
- English
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
Reception Metrics
Steam community
70%Mostly Positive · 48.4k reviews
33.9k positive · 14.5k negative
Metacritic
77/100 critic aggregate
Curator recommendations
9.2k
Press Quotes
“Tactically deep, and bursting with character” 9/10 – IGN “It’s different every time and that’s what makes it fun as hell to play.” 9/10 – Machinima “One of the most enjoyable co-op experiences” 4.5/5 – The Escapist
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- Co-op
Community
- Steam Trading Cards
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Valve Anti-Cheat enabled
- Family Sharing
Release & Availability
| Release date | Feb 10, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Turtle Rock Studios |
| Publisher | 2K |
| Base price | Free-to-play |
| Required age | 17+ |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 10M–100M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support |
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
9h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
2h
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