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Postal 2: Apocalypse Weekend vs Postal 2: Share the Pain

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Postal 2: Apocalypse Weekend
Postal 2: Apocalypse WeekendA chaotic, darkly comedic shooter expansion for the unapologetic Postal 2.
Postal 2: Share the Pain
Postal 2: Share the PainA chaotic, open‑world shooter that lets you wreak havoc in any way you choose
Overview
Description

Postal 2: Apocalypse Weekend adds a new weekend of mayhem to the infamous Postal 2 universe, delivering more over-the-top violence, twisted humor, and outrageous scenarios. Players once again step into the shoes of the Postal Dude, navigating a world that encourages destruction and absurdity. The expansion runs on Linux, PC, and Mac, preserving the original's single‑player focus while expanding the game's shooter, action, horror, and comedy blend. With its mature ESRB M rating, it caters to players who enjoy controversial, boundary‑pushing content.

Postal 2: Share the Pain is the updated edition of the infamous Postal 2, bringing both single‑player mayhem and a multiplayer mode to PC, Mac, and Linux. Set in the fictional town of Paradise, the game lets players complete mundane daily tasks—or completely ignore them—in a world that reacts to every violent or absurd action. The release adds cross‑platform support and a robust multiplayer experience, allowing friends to team up or clash in the same open‑world sandbox. Its controversial humor and unrestricted gameplay have made it a cult classic among mature gamers.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Mature action gamers
Mature gamers who enjoy controversial satire
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Whiptail Interactive, Running With Scissors
Running With Scissors
publisher
Whiptail Interactive
Whiptail Interactive
age rating
ESRB M
ESRB M, PEGI 18
multiplayer
Single player
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
—
55/100
General
release date
2004-08-01
2003-12-17
msrp
—
$19.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Expands the original game with substantial new content.
  • Retains the signature dark humor and over‑the‑top violence.
  • Cross‑platform support for Linux, Windows, and macOS.
  • Strong modding community and tools.
  • Unrestricted player freedom
  • Robust multiplayer mode
  • Cross‑platform availability
  • Active modding community
Cons
  • Limited to single‑player; no multiplayer modes.
  • Graphics are dated compared to modern shooters.
  • Content may be offensive to some players.
  • Highly controversial content may offend
  • Outdated graphics by modern standards
  • Steep learning curve for controls
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The Verdict

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Postal 2: Apocalypse Weekend adds single‑player content to the original game, while Postal 2: Share the Pain offers both single‑player and multiplayer in an open world.

Key differences

  • •Multiplayer: Share the Pain supports up to 16 players; Apocalypse Weekend is single‑player only.
  • •Scope: Share the Pain features a fully open‑world city; Apocalypse Weekend adds missions/locations but stays linear.
  • •Release date: Share the Pain launched in 2003; Apocalypse Weekend arrived later in 2004.
  • •Mod support: Both support mods, but Apocalypse Weekend emphasizes compatibility with existing community mods.
  • •Pricing info: Share the Pain lists an MSRP of $19.99; Apocalypse Weekend’s price is not specified.
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Gameplay & fun factor

Share the Pain offers open‑world freedom and multiplayer, providing more varied play experiences.

Postal 2: Share the Pain

Platform availability

Both run on Linux, Windows, and macOS; no platform advantage.

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Price & value

Share the Pain costs $19.99; Apocalypse Weekend price not specified, so value cannot be compared.

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Multiplayer / co‑op

Share the Pain includes multiplayer for up to 16 players; Apocalypse Weekend is single‑player only.

Postal 2: Share the Pain

Content & replayability

Apocalypse Weekend adds new missions, weapons, and dialogue that extend the original story.

Postal 2: Apocalypse Weekend

Difficulty & accessibility

No difficulty or accessibility details are provided for either title.

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Graphics & performance

Both are described as having dated graphics by modern standards; no clear advantage.

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Choose Postal 2: Apocalypse Weekend if…

Players who only want more single‑player story content and mod compatibility.

Choose Postal 2: Share the Pain if…

Players who want open‑world freedom, multiplayer, and a complete game experience.

Common questions

Which game includes multiplayer?

Share the Pain supports single‑player and multiplayer for up to 16 players; Apocalypse Weekend is single‑player only.

What is the price of each title?

Share the Pain lists an MSRP of $19.99; Apocalypse Weekend’s price is not specified in the provided data.

Do both games run on Linux?

Yes, both titles provide native Linux builds according to the facts.