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Crashlands 2

As a whole, I found Crashlands 2 to deliver that quirky, beautiful and engaging isometric survival experience I always wanted. I enjoyed the first one quite a lot, but I can happily say this new one blows it out of the water. The plot is great, the game is easy to get into, and there’s plenty of replay value, along with some cool end-game activities you can do over and over. Knowing how the devs continually updated the first game, I am expecting great things to come for Crashlands 2 in the future as well. Even if it would remain in this state, this is the quintessential survival experience that everyone should try. I guarantee you’ll die laughing, while also feeling the need to explore this eye-catching alien world for at least 1 more hour. Review key provided by the developer.
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95%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
95% User Score Based on 759 reviews
Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

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About Crashlands 2

Crashlands 2 is a single player open world hack and slash game with fantasy, comedy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Butterscotch Shenanigans and was released on April 10, 2025. It received positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Craft, explore, fish, farm, and more in this sequel to the hit game Crashlands!

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95%Audience ScoreBased on 759 reviews
story33 positive mentions
grinding13 negative mentions

  • Exceptional crafting and combat mechanics with a unique, engaging action RPG experience.
  • Humorous, witty dialogue and entertaining story with charming characters.
  • High replay value with a lively, colorful world and seamless cross-platform save support.
  • Mobile controls can be clunky and less intuitive compared to the first game, with some preferring the previous tap-based movement.
  • Performance issues on some devices including crashes, lag, and overheating during gameplay.
  • Some players find the grinding for resources and certain gameplay aspects tedious, and desire more content and QoL improvements such as better crafting UI and map features.
  • story

    82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 56% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions

    The story in the game is praised for its depth, humor, engaging characters, and natural integration with gameplay elements like crafting and resource gathering. While many find it immersive and compelling with plenty of content and side quests, some users note it is shorter or less detailed compared to the original. Overall, the storyline is enjoyable, quirky, and a key factor in the game’s appeal.

    • “Great story, writing and depth in the game, all while keeping it fun and approachable.”
    • “The story had me immersed from the get-go and the humor kept me mindlessly intrigued!”
    • “With familiar and interesting mechanics, great visuals, outstanding music and sounds, lovable characters and a literal stellar story all wrapped up in its unique and quirky humor.”
    • “Only complaint is the lack of past dialogue within the quest tab.”
    • “Finished the game, main problems with the progression and story.”
    • “The original had a story surprisingly longer than this sequel.”
  • gameplay

    51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    57% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions

    The gameplay is widely praised for its depth, unique and engaging mechanics, especially in combat, crafting, and exploration, offering a smooth and addictive experience enhanced by polished controls and visuals. While some find the difficulty steep at the start and certain aspects like dialogue excessive or gameplay pace slow, overall it is considered a significant improvement over its predecessor with a well-balanced blend of action RPG elements and creative storytelling.

    • “One of the best fishing mechanics I've ever tried.”
    • “The depth of gameplay and story exceed nearly any other title available on mobile, including other PC ports.”
    • “The combat and survival mechanics are unique.”
    • “Tons of useless dialogue, confusing gameplay with no real intro. Oh, and if you play on normal difficulty, everything will one-shot you at the start, including plants.”
    • “The story isn't really there and the gameplay feels a bit clunky and slow.”
    • “Also, it's just soooo slow in gameplay and loading times.”
  • humor

    45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    98% positive mentions, 2% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor is widely praised for its hilarious, quirky, and sharp dialogue, witty item and skill descriptions, and entertaining story that keeps players engaged. Comparable to Borderlands or The Outer Worlds, its light-hearted, snarky tone enhances the fun, making even challenging moments amusing. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enriches the RPG and crafting gameplay experience with memorable characters and clever writing.

    • “The dialogue, item descriptions, skill descriptions, etc. are hilarious.”
    • “There are so many funny writings and commentary in the game you will miss if you don't take time and enjoy it.”
    • “Seriously one of only two games I can still enjoy, everything else ends up seriously frustrating me and I've lost enjoyment, but this game has kept being fun and enjoyable no matter what, even dying is hilarious and funny plus easy to find your... 'gravestone' ”
  • graphics

    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    55% positive mentions, 38% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions

    The game's graphics receive widespread praise for their vibrant, polished, and unique cartoony art style with smooth animations and detailed visuals that significantly enhance immersion. While some note it as an upgraded version of the original's graphics, many commend the aesthetic improvements, customization options, and overall visual appeal, though a few mention performance issues on older devices at higher settings. Overall, the graphics are considered a major strength and a key factor in the game's engaging experience.

    • “Everything is on another level: gameplay, graphics, art, all the items, and more.”
    • “The graphics are smoother and more polished, and the mechanics feel tighter and more responsive.”
    • “Console quality graphics. My Moga controller works amazingly on my Honor tablet on full specifications. 10/10 thank you developers & all involved in making the first & second game.”
    • “Graphics are also somehow weird, become seasick while moving.”
    • “Everything is fine but in max graphics settings the battery drain is very high and my phone is heating up.”
    • “If you have an older device, it may run hot with the sheer amount of processing needed, but you can also limit the graphics if you really need to.”
  • music

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    69% positive mentions, 31% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is consistently praised for being phenomenal, memorable, and enhancing the overall experience with a rich, engaging soundtrack often described as "meaty" and epic. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack's ability to complement the visuals, story, and gameplay, contributing significantly to the game's charm and immersion.

    • “The music is great, recognizable from the original but more "meaty".”
    • “With familiar and interesting mechanics, great visuals, outstanding music and sounds, lovable characters and a literal stellar story all wrapped up in its unique and quirky humor.”
    • “Crashlands 2 delivers everything I love—a joyful open-world survival crafting extravaganza, weird alien planets, customizable tech suits, deadly gadgets, freakish plant monsters, and an epic sci-fi soundtrack that slaps.”
  • monetization

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    23% positive mentions, 54% neutral mentions, 23% negative mentions

    The game is praised for its fair monetization, featuring no ads, microtransactions, or in-app purchases, offering a complete and enjoyable experience with a one-time fee. Users appreciate it as a rare, well-designed title without aggressive or exploitative monetization tactics.

    • “It's a single player RPG game with no in-app purchases.”
    • “No extra costs or soul-crushing microtransactions, it would be a bargain at twice the price.”
    • “Really fun gameplay, and no ads or microtransactions!”
  • grinding

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is generally seen as enjoyable and satisfying, especially when gathering materials, farming, and upgrading, with many players finding it engaging rather than tedious. While some find certain recipes and tasks a bit grindy, the overall experience balances crafting, building, and combat well, making the grind feel rewarding rather than frustrating. However, a few users note that touchscreen controls and UI can make grinding more cumbersome compared to using a controller.

    • “I've never been able to finish the first Crashlands for years because of the amount of grinding it requires, but this game is different; the game-feel is so satisfying that I spent a lot of time doing something I couldn't enjoy in the first game, that is collecting materials.”
    • “Loved the first game and was excited to see the sequel, but the game is really quite tedious at best.”
    • “Only gripe is it can be a little grindy.”
  • optimization

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    Users find the game generally well-optimized and immersive but report occasional performance issues such as FPS drops and stuttering on midrange and high-end devices. Many hope for further optimization improvements to enhance smoothness and overall gameplay experience.

    • “Aside from that aspect everything has been fluid so far, it's much more optimized, easier and way more immersive.”
    • “I love this game, I used to play a lot of the first one back in 2017. It could use some performance upgrades, but the game is good and worth the price.”
    • “Game is great, rating it 3 stars for now due to spotty performance on my device (Samsung Galaxy S23 base, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2).”
    • “Hoping this game will be more optimized and it deserves more!”
    • “Hoping this gets optimized soon.”
  • replayability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers strong replayability through a dynamic world, intricate combat, and multiple modes, enhanced by random stat variations on items. Players appreciate the depth and continued investment, though some hope for better optimization on lower-end devices to improve accessibility.

    • “From how alive the world feels to the intricate combat system, there is a lot to get invested in, with quite a few modes for replayability as well!”
    • “They put the effort in for replayability with random stats on trinkets!!!”
  • stability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Stability in the game is generally solid, with most users experiencing smooth performance and no significant glitches, especially on high-end devices. However, some report occasional inconsistencies or bugs with enemy interactions and movement mechanics. Overall, the game is praised for its reliable stability and enjoyable gameplay.

    • “Enemies are a grind to fight and the roll mechanic is either extremely inconsistent or buggy.”
  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users find the emotional experience somewhat impacted by unintentional screen touches, which interfere with accurate tap registration and may cause frustration during gameplay.

  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    While the character design is praised for its visual appeal, there is little mention of depth or growth, indicating that character development may be limited or overshadowed by aesthetics.

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive art style and captivating storytelling, creating a compelling and engaging experience for players.

    • “Not only is it a fair price for a truckload of story, but the art and atmosphere of the whole game are amazing.”
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Play Times

8h Median play time
7h Average play time
6-10h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs
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Crashlands 2 is a open world hack and slash game with fantasy, comedy and science fiction themes. Common tags for Crashlands 2 include indie, exploration, cozy, relaxing, isometric and others.

Crashlands 2 is available on PC, Phone, iPad, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 7 hours playing Crashlands 2.

Crashlands 2 was released on April 10, 2025.

Crashlands 2 was developed by Butterscotch Shenanigans.

Crashlands 2 has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Crashlands 2 for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Crashlands 2 is a single player game.

Similar games include Crashlands, Grimvalor, Battleheart Legacy, Vampire's Fall: Origins RPG, Dead Cells and others.