Slime Rancher 2

Slime Rancher 2 is a refined and slimy good time, building on what made the first game work. There's colorful exploration, exciting farming, and some of the cutest video game characters since Pokémon.

90%Game Brain Score

graphics, gameplay

grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 24,943 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

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Slime Rancher 2 is a single player open world shooter game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Monomi Park and was released on September 23, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Slime Rancher 2 is the sequel to the popular open-world game, where you play as Beatrix LeBeau, exploring a rainbow-hued island filled with new slimes and ancient technology. With stunning visuals and an awesome soundtrack, you'll build, ranch, and farm in a conservatory while uncovering the island's secrets. Despite some bugs, the game offers a delightful story full of humor and emotion, as well as plenty of grinding for slime-collecting enthusiasts.

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Audience ScoreBased on 24,943 reviews

graphics1.1k positive mentions

grinding1.1k negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and vibrant visuals that enhance the overall aesthetic experience.
The charming and quirky slimes add a delightful humor and personality to the gameplay, making it enjoyable and lighthearted.
The atmosphere is calming and cozy, providing a relaxing experience perfect for unwinding and exploration.

The grinding aspect of resource collection becomes tedious and excessive, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
Many players feel the game lacks significant gameplay innovations and character development compared to its predecessor, making it feel more like an expansion than a true sequel.
Performance issues, including stuttering and frame rate drops, have been reported, particularly on lower-end systems, leading to frustration among players.

graphics
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The graphics in "Slime Rancher 2" have received widespread acclaim for their vibrant and stunning visuals, marking a significant upgrade from the first game. Players appreciate the colorful environments, improved textures, and charming character designs, which enhance the overall aesthetic experience. However, some users have reported performance issues, particularly on lower-end systems, indicating that while the graphics are beautiful, they may require more powerful hardware to run smoothly.
- “The graphics are stunning, the new slimes are super cute, and the new locations are so unique and beautiful.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the music is soothing, the slimes are adorable.”
- “The graphics are a massive improvement from the first game, and the soundtrack is just as good as the first game's OST, if not better!”
- “The graphics are so bright and colorful and same-y that I feel constantly lost on just the main island area and they make me feel sick.”
- “I would try and play again if there was a classic graphics option but until then it is totally unplayable.”
- “The graphics look terrible on low settings and make me wish I could have the cartoony graphics of the first game and high settings instead of 'nicer' graphics of the sequel on low.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of "Slime Rancher 2" has been described as largely similar to its predecessor, with familiar mechanics of capturing and managing slimes, but with some new features and improvements. Players appreciate the enhanced graphics and the introduction of new slimes and resource collection mechanics, which encourage exploration. However, many reviews express disappointment over the lack of significant gameplay innovations, with some feeling that the game leans too heavily on grinding and repetitive tasks, making it feel more like an expansion than a true sequel. Overall, while the game retains its charm and relaxing gameplay, it may not offer enough new content to satisfy all players.
- “Slime Rancher 2 is an absolute gem, offering a gameplay experience that is both incredibly fun and deeply relaxing.”
- “The gameplay loop of collecting, farming, and upgrading feels incredibly satisfying and always keeps me coming back for more.”
- “With improved visuals and mechanics, this game is everything Slime Rancher was and more.”
- “Monomi Park dared ask the question, "What if we made another Slime Rancher, but boring with less gameplay and more yapping?" and wow!”
- “It is the same game, with the same mechanics, the same slimes, the same build options, etc. I think others have explained a lot of the similarities much better than I have, so I'll just leave it there.”
- “The gameplay loop is boring after the first cycle through; mechanics literally become meaningless after doing them once or twice.”
story
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The story in "Slime Rancher 2" is a continuation of the first game's narrative, featuring familiar characters and new mysteries to uncover on Rainbow Island. While some players appreciate the deeper emotional elements and engaging lore, others feel the story lacks the impact and structure of its predecessor, often describing it as simplistic or underdeveloped, especially in its early access state. Overall, the game offers a charming backdrop for exploration and slime farming, but many hope for more substantial story content and character interactions in future updates.
- “Nothing over the top or too crazy, and it’s definitely not reinventing the wheel, but it tells a sweet story with some nice callbacks and interactions with characters from the first game.”
- “The story is simple yet has hints of something more complex as I play it...”
- “The story is captivating!!”
- “I would recommend playing the first slime rancher game before this one, as it makes the story and gameplay of Slime Rancher 2 a lot more meaningful.”
- “The story is simple and cute, the slimes are adorable, the exploration is fun and even though it is tedious I really enjoy the material gathering.”
- “The story feels like nothing, it feels like it's so desperately trying to create a story, give you a character to care about.”
grinding
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The grinding aspect of "Slime Rancher 2" has received mixed feedback from players, with many noting that while the game starts off enjoyable and engaging, it becomes increasingly tedious as players progress. The need to gather resources for upgrades and crafting, particularly in the late game, is often described as excessive and frustrating, leading to a sense of monotony. Although some players appreciate the introduction of automation features like drones, they still find the overall resource collection and backtracking to be overly grindy, detracting from the otherwise charming and relaxing gameplay experience.
- “Good game, not too grindy but right in the middle, perfect for chill nights.”
- “Gathering resources for slime science now asks you to explore the map for them, and in a way where the experience isn't too grindy.”
- “While there isn't really grinding, you will have to set up corals for your slimes and tend to all of their needs a lot if you want to succeed, but you'll want to do everything you can for those slimes once you look at their dopey little faces.”
- “It is very grindy to farm resources to get upgrades and other gadgets needed to get to the credits.”
- “Be prepared to take unreasonable long walks back and forth for specific plorts, items, and tedious crafting that does not feel rewarding.”
- “The game is way too grindy and turns the chill slow pace of the first game into a stressful and overwhelming experience.”
music
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The music in "Slime Rancher 2" has received widespread acclaim for its beautiful, calming, and immersive qualities, enhancing the game's vibrant visuals and overall atmosphere. Many players appreciate the nostalgic feel of the soundtrack, which complements the whimsical nature of the game, although some have noted that the music can become repetitive, particularly during encounters with tarr slimes. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant improvement over the first game, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable gaming experience.
- “The soundtrack is excellent, the level design is thoughtful and fun, the slimes are adorable (and mischievous); I could go on forever with all the things I love about this game!”
- “The music is phenomenal, genuinely beautiful and I don't know if it's not dynamic too.”
- “The world of Slime Rancher continues to be original and colorful while still feeling alien and alive, with a catchy soundtrack that breathes life into your surroundings.”
- “As well as being disruptive to the atmosphere and gameplay, I feel like I didn't hear the music as much as I would have liked because the tarr music was always playing.”
- “The music is boring and repetitive.”
- “The tarr music does get pretty repetitive eventually, especially with the amount of tarrs there are in this game compared to the last.”
optimization
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Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including stuttering and frame rate drops, even on high-end systems. While some updates have improved performance since the initial release, the game is still considered poorly optimized compared to its predecessor, leading to frustration among users, particularly those with lower-end hardware. Many reviewers express hope for future optimizations to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The game is really pretty, optimized, the slime variation is a big plus, but I just can't really get over how they designed the automation with the drones, the cost and time sink it takes to get it all set up, it feels like they're out to stretch the game life rather than give you a healthy and well-paced experience.”
- “Beautiful graphics, well optimized, cute creatures, lore, why wouldn't you love this game?”
- “The performance appears much more stable with the 1.0 release, and so far it's just as much fun as the first game!”
- “The game is much more demanding than the first game in terms of hardware, and some areas may cause you to encounter seriously degraded performance.”
- “I'll say this game drops fps like crazy even in solo. I have a pretty decent PC and I have to run it at the lowest settings just to barely get 60fps in areas where there are a lot of slimes. Not very optimized.”
- “The optimization is really bad. The game runs poorly, leading to some stuttering, and it feels like it could have been so much more but just ends up being a badly optimized DLC stretched into a new game.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of "Slime Rancher 2" is widely praised for its heartfelt storytelling and the deep connections players form with the characters and slimes. Many reviewers noted that the game evokes strong feelings, often leading to tears of joy or nostalgia, particularly through its beautiful visuals and music. While some felt the emotional depth was less pronounced than in the first game, the overall experience remains a cozy and uplifting journey that resonates with players on a personal level.
- “This game singlehandedly made me cry because of the story and the visuals; it's beautiful.”
- “The ending was so much more emotional than I had ever expected, and the boss fight was fun (albeit stressful).”
- “I cried at the end of this; absolute 10/10 game, loved the first, fell even harder for the second one.”
humor
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The humor in the game is predominantly centered around the charming and quirky slimes, which are described as funny, cute, and full of personality. Players enjoy discovering amusing combinations and mechanics, such as the antics of slimes and their interactions with the environment, which contribute to a lighthearted and whimsical experience. While some technical issues were noted, they often added to the overall humor rather than detracting from it, making the game a delightful and entertaining adventure.
- “The slimes themselves are charming, funny, and full of personality, adding to the overall magic of the experience.”
- “It's a beautiful game, with lovely music, absolutely gorgeous new places and some hilarious new slimes added to the already very silly roster from the first game.”
- “This fun adventure through a beautiful landscape is only outshined by the innocent and humorous gameplay that surrounds the slimes themselves.”
- “Now that the game is out of early access, it is time to give an actual serious review (and not a vague comment that is supposed to be funny).”
- “The humor in this game falls flat and often feels forced, making it more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
- “I expected clever jokes and witty dialogue, but instead, I was met with tired clichés and unoriginal gags.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of "Slime Rancher 2" is widely praised for its calming and cozy qualities, enhanced by stunning visuals, a whimsical soundtrack, and the charm of adorable slimes. Players appreciate the game's vibrant color palette and immersive environments, which create a relaxing experience perfect for unwinding. While some feel it lacks the distinct punchy colors of its predecessor, the overall ambiance remains a delightful escape that encourages exploration and enjoyment.
- “Its atmosphere creates a sense of calm and tranquility, making it a perfect experience to relax.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the atmosphere is homey, and exploring is so enjoyable with all the little details and nooks and crannies.”
- “From the adorable slimes themselves to the beautiful scenery to the music that lulls us into a warm and inviting atmosphere, every detail of this game works in harmony to create a world that is so incredibly easy to get lost in.”
- “As well as being disruptive to the atmosphere and gameplay, I feel like I didn't hear the music as much as I would have liked because the Tarr music was always playing.”
- “I am very disappointed that this atmosphere was not captured in Slime Rancher 2, but I look forward to future updates and hope we may see the return of what I feel are the most critical elements.”
- “As others have pointed out, the atmosphere and soundtrack don't quite capture the same 'feel' as the first game, but since this is a very vague and subjective notion, I won't dwell too much on it.”
stability
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Overall, the stability of "Slime Rancher 2" is a mixed bag, as many players report experiencing bugs and glitches typical of early access games. While some users enjoy smooth gameplay with minimal issues, others face significant problems like crashes and freezing, particularly when accessing the map or in specific areas. Despite these challenges, many players find the game enjoyable and worth playing, acknowledging that improvements are likely to come with future updates.
- “So cute! I loved the first game, and the second game is just as good, if not better. The graphics are great, and everything runs smoothly on my lower-end PC.”
- “Even though it is still in early access, it runs great. I played it entirely on the Steam Deck with no problems.”
- “Absolutely delightful and relatively bug-free for the first build.”
- “Oh and lastly, I'm not sure about PC, but the game freezes/stutters every single time you want to open the map. Just a minor thing, but quite irritating considering the reliance on using the map to navigate the maze of an environment.”
- “The game is so buggy and laggy it was just unplayable, so I was issued a refund. I had high expectations from Slime Rancher 1 as I love that game but felt let down.”
- “I get to when it should load into the game, but then it freezes, makes a sound like my laptop is about to explode, then crashes.”
replayability
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Overall, the replayability of the sequel to Slime Rancher is mixed, with some players noting a lack of depth compared to the original, while others appreciate the new customization options and exploration opportunities. Many feel that once the main content is completed, the game offers limited replay value, though some enjoy the grind and creative aspects that can extend playtime. The consensus suggests that while there are enjoyable elements, the game may not sustain long-term engagement as effectively as its predecessor.
- “1.0 is great, the achievements make this game replayable and it's definitely an improvement to Slime Rancher 1.”
- “There is lots to explore and the flexibility to set up the ranch in so many different ways gives the game a good bit of replayability.”
- “I love this game; it's super cute, is super customizable, has a lot of replayability, simple yet it can be challenging, and you can combine any two slimes to make combos.”
- “Not as much replayability as the original Slime Rancher, but still a good overall experience.”
- “I don't recommend it; the slimes are cute, but unfortunately the devs turned a replayable 10-hour game into a teeth-pulling 100-hour game.”
- “Replayability: 5/10 - you can't do much after finishing all the stuff; you can just grind some money.”
monetization
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The monetization aspect of the game has drawn mixed reviews, with many players labeling it a "cash grab" due to a perceived lack of new content and depth compared to its predecessor. While some users express disappointment over the game's direction and feel it prioritizes profit over player experience, others argue that it reflects genuine developer passion and creativity. Overall, the sentiment leans towards skepticism regarding the game's value for money, with several players regretting their purchases.
- “After 2 years in early access, it's clearly a cash grab.”
- “It feels like a cash grab and nothing more.”
- “They purposely designed the game to look as appealing as possible on the surface, with zero intention of making the product into anything more than a day one cash grab designed to keep you playing for just long enough to avoid refunds.”
character development
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Character development in the game is largely minimal, with many players noting a lack of growth or depth for the characters compared to the previous installment. However, the character designs are highly praised for their distinctiveness and personality, contributing to an overall enjoyable aesthetic experience. While the main characters may not evolve significantly, the side characters feel more alive and unique, enhancing the game's charm.
- “The slimes are adorable and the character design and animations give each type their own personality.”
- “So calming and adorable but also an interesting story picked up through logs found around the island (plus the little interactions with friends which is so good the character designs are outstanding).”
- “No character development.”
- “No one really goes through any more character development and you don't really learn anything else about them despite the impact they had on you in the previous game, but it was still nice to see that they hadn't been thrown away completely!”
- “All the character development from the first game with the side characters continues in this game and the side characters feel more alive and unique.”