Slime Rancher 2
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About Slime Rancher 2
Slime Rancher 2 is a sequel from Monomi Park that blends shooter, adventure, and simulation. Released on September 23, 2025, it’s available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. You play as Beatrix LeBeau, exploring the Slime Sea and Rainbow Island to catch and manage new slimes. The game adds deeper building mechanics, expanded exploration, and a story involving ancient secrets. It’s a colorful, whimsical follow-up to the 2017 hit, focusing on base-building, combat, and wrangling squishy creatures. Perfect for fans of creative management and lighthearted sci-fi.
Gameplay
You start with a basic tool, the Fling-o-Matic, to capture slimes in the wild. Each slime type has unique behaviors and uses, some fight back, others can be milked for resources. Base-building lets you craft tethers, walls, and generators using collected materials. Missions guide exploration of biomes like the Slime Sea and the puzzle-filled Rainbow Island. Combat is simple but tactile, relying on timing and positioning. Upgrades to your gear and ranch expand efficiency. Sessions often involve 1-3 hours of catching, building, and solving environmental puzzles, with a focus on experimentation and resource management.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rated it 91.2, with 72% completing 90%+ of the game. Average playtime is 18.5 hours, though 30% spend over 30. Community moods are mostly curious (68%) and playful (55%), with nostalgia for the first game noted in 22% of reviews. Positive feedback highlights the “vibrant world” and “endearing charm,” while criticism points to “repetitive early-game loops.” The 300 achievements have a 75% completion rate, with 82% of players unlocking the “Squishiest Rancher” title. Critics praise its accessibility but call the story “light but cozy.”
PlayPile's Take
Slime Rancher 2 is a polished sequel worth playing if you enjoy base-building and creature collection. It costs $29.99 and offers 300 achievements, 75% of which are attainable without grinding. The game thrives in its creativity and charm but falters in later pacing. Newcomers should start with the first game for context, while fans will appreciate expanded mechanics and a fresh setting. Skip if you prefer complex narratives or fast-paced action.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
66.5
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