Shadow Warrior 2 is a first-person adventure game developed by Devolver Digital for the Play Station 4 platform. It is the second installment in the Shadow Warrior series, following the original game's reboot in 1997 by 3D Realms. The game features a detailed battle system with an arsenal of 70 weapons, including melee weapons, firearms, and throwables. The weapons can be customized with three gem slots, each improving different characteristics in the armament.

In the game, the protagonist must navigate through levels, overcome obstacles, and climb walls. Unlike the previous installment, Shadow Warrior 2 has a non-linear structure, allowing players to replay earlier missions and explore newer locations. The game also features procedurally generated non-story-related levels, meaning their layout differs each time. Additionally, the game has a four-player cooperative mode, allowing players to walk through the same campaign levels together. The narrative centers around the Yakuza, who are trying to force the protagonist, Lo Wang, to reclaim a piece of jewelry from a local Shrine. The story revolves around relationships between the characters, mutations due to ancient relics, and adventures in Indiana Jones style.