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Hylics 2
A surreal RPG with a unique graphical style and droll scenario.
What players say
Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Score via Steam as of 2026-09-02 · quoted reviews as of 2026-05-13.
What reviewers agree on
37 of the 100 reviews raise this.
“Hylics 2 is largely a continuation of everything loved and praised about Hylics 1, done with more ambition and a grander vision. And it pays off...for the most part. I'm not going to repeat myself too much, because I…”
28 of the 100 reviews raise this.
“Same charm as hylics 1 but with more mechanics for movement and traversal, for better or worse. The game has more depth but being bigger it can be a little confusing on what to do next. The main annoyance in this game…”
“Soundtrack is very much Smashing Pumpkins-esque (minus lyrics) imo. Storyline is simple, but long. Very exploration-oriented. If you don't like long explorations in a weird. very odd. world, with a little bit of a…”
“Both Hylics and Hylics 2 are pure art. A unique experience to say the least. An acid trip through RPG Maker for the first and Unity for Hylics 2. A JRPG where the battle is focused more status effects and buffs than…”
23 of the 100 reviews raise this.
“Soundtrack is very much Smashing Pumpkins-esque (minus lyrics) imo. Storyline is simple, but long. Very exploration-oriented. If you don't like long explorations in a weird. very odd. world, with a little bit of a…”
“An AMAZING RPG, a really amazing game, the animations are stellar and the music is rockin; one drawback i have with this game is the platforming, which i feel is a bit weird but nothing one could get used to”
9 of the 100 reviews raise this.
“Man, this game ♥♥♥♥♥. mechanically far more balanced than its predecessor. Fights feel far more strategic than most rpgs, and no encounter ever feels as though it really wastes your time. Of course, being a Hylics game,…”
“Just a better version of Hylics in every way from the RPG gameplay to the visuals, the soundtrack, story, and overall exploration. Can't wait for Hylics 3”
7 of the 100 reviews raise this.
“Soundtrack is very much Smashing Pumpkins-esque (minus lyrics) imo. Storyline is simple, but long. Very exploration-oriented. If you don't like long explorations in a weird. very odd. world, with a little bit of a…”
“An absolutely stunning follow up to the original. The vibes are just the best. The combat, while being extremely difficult is also extremely satisfying and fun. The whole platforming gimmick feels unfinished and is a…”
10 of the 100 reviews raise this · 9 of them still recommend the game.
“Same charm as hylics 1 but with more mechanics for movement and traversal, for better or worse. The game has more depth but being bigger it can be a little confusing on what to do next. The main annoyance in this game…”
“An AMAZING RPG, a really amazing game, the animations are stellar and the music is rockin; one drawback i have with this game is the platforming, which i feel is a bit weird but nothing one could get used to”
5 of the 100 reviews raise this · 5 of them still recommend the game.
“Same charm as hylics 1 but with more mechanics for movement and traversal, for better or worse. The game has more depth but being bigger it can be a little confusing on what to do next. The main annoyance in this game…”
“The sequel expands on and improves pretty much everything from the first game. The music is amazing, every single enemy is memorable and unique, and it even has first person 3d sections and 2d platforming. One of the…”
“best vibes based game ever. like even if you think you wont be into it play it anyway and i promise you will be. badly balanced combat though. i recommend setting it to easy mode in the options”
3 of the 100 reviews raise this · 2 of them still recommend the game.
“Truthfully speaking, I did not have a good time with this one. And it pains me, because of how much I loved... *Nearly* everything about the first Hylics. In the face of the overwhelmingly positive reception this game…”
3 of the 100 reviews raise this · 3 of them still recommend the game.
“Soundtrack is very much Smashing Pumpkins-esque (minus lyrics) imo. Storyline is simple, but long. Very exploration-oriented. If you don't like long explorations in a weird. very odd. world, with a little bit of a…”
3 of the 100 reviews raise this · 3 of them still recommend the game.
“The sequel expands on and improves pretty much everything from the first game. The music is amazing, every single enemy is memorable and unique, and it even has first person 3d sections and 2d platforming. One of the…”
“An absolutely stunning follow up to the original. The vibes are just the best. The combat, while being extremely difficult is also extremely satisfying and fun. The whole platforming gimmick feels unfinished and is a…”
Counted across 100 English reviews, sampled to match this game's 97.0% positive rating · as of 2026-05-13
“The artistic reality of this piece can only be described as the artificial rocks, tremble them waterfall down, in such majestic myriad that the birds praise on the buttoned jackets, calming down the wind and the tables. One of the most altruistic establishments ever established…”
— a player, Steam review · 18 hrs played“This might just be the most unique RPG I've ever played. The best way I could describe it would be a Prog Rock Album cover come to life.”
— a player, Steam review · 14 hrs played“This is my favorite piece of media ever created, and the thing that has defined me for over a year now. Everything about this series is incredible, from the stunning art to the absolutely amazing soundtrack. The characters are all unique and charming, the world is very fun to…”
— a player, Steam review · 35 hrs playedPlayer activity
Monthly average concurrent players. Live data self-collected from the Steam API · history through 2026-06 via SteamCharts.
Price tracking
US-region pricing (USD), sampled twice daily by our own tracker since 2026-07-11. Steam prices vary by region — always confirm your local price on Steam.
Regional prices at last sample, in local currency — Steam sets each region's price independently.
Cheapest → most expensive, converted to USD at ECB reference rates (2026-09-04). Relative comparison only.
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Screenshots
Official Steam store screenshots — click any shot to enlarge.
Facts & details
From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-05-13.
| Genres | RPG |
| Player tags | RPG · Surreal · Psychedelic · Turn-Based Combat · Adventure · Great Soundtrack · Party-Based RPG · Stylized · Platformer · Dungeon Crawler · Singleplayer · JRPG (SteamSpy community voting) |
| Features | Single-player · Partial Controller Support · Family Sharing |
| Languages | English |
Minimum system requirements (PC)
Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 Processor: 2 Ghz or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Monitor Resolution 1280x720 or higher. 16:9 aspect ratio for fullscreen Storage: 4 GB available space