Red Faction II is a first-person shooter game developed by THQ Nordic. It is the second part of the Red Faction tetralogy, and it follows the same genre of gameplay as its predecessor. It revolves around the story of a rebellion against the dictatorship of Sopot, who has been ruling Mars for the past few years. The player takes on the role of Alias, one of the six team members who must put an end to Sopot's rule.

The game's levels are filled with obstacles that can be tackled in various ways, including explosives, shooting, and puzzle-solving. The game also features vehicle and melee combat, with the jeep being customizable, and melee weapons acquired through boss battles. Each battle is unique and grants the players different loot. The title also features local multiplayer that can be played through the 40 levels with real players or a set of bots.