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High On Life 2

High On Life 2

An intergalactic conspiracy threatens the fate of humanity! Team up with a wide cast of talking alien guns as you shoot, stab, and skate your way through the exotic locales to take down the bad guys and save your favorite species (humans)!

72%
Mostly Positive
DeveloperSquanch Games, Inc.
PublisherSquanch Games, Inc.
Release DateFeb 13, 2026
$59.99
Peak Players3.0K
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
AI Review Summary

High On Life 2 is widely criticized for its significant technical problems, including frequent crashes, poor optimization, and various bugs, despite some players finding the core gameplay enjoyable. Many reviewers strongly advise waiting for patches to address these issues before purchasing.

Pros

  • Some players find the game fun and engaging, with an improved pacing compared to the first installment.
  • Visuals and story are praised for their loyalty to the original High On Life.
  • A few players reported experiencing minimal crashes or performance issues.
  • The game is considered "peak" by some who enjoyed their initial hours.

Cons

  • The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to significant frame drops and stutters even on high-end systems.
  • Frequent and game-breaking crashes are a major problem, preventing many from progressing.
  • Numerous bugs, including visual glitches, broken boss fights, missing dialogue, and mission blockers, are reported.
  • Players frequently encounter issues with shader compilation upon rebooting the game after crashes.
  • Many reviewers feel the game is not worth its full price in its current unoptimized state.
  • The campaign length of 15-20 hours is considered short by some, contributing to the perceived lack of value.

Notable Mentions

  • Disabling the GeForce Now overlay is suggested as a workaround for launch and stability problems.
  • The average playtime is 7.5 hours, with only 29.5% of reviewers playing for 10 hours or more.
Confidence: 77%
Based on the 100 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Feb 20, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
72
Peak · last 90 days
239
All-time peak
3.0K

Price

Current price
$59.99
Lowest tracked
$40.19since Jan 3, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
25%
Last 30 days
75%
All-time positive
72%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews2.5K
Positive: 1.8K (72%)Negative: 718 (28%)

2%

Reviews from Steam Deck

47%

Dev Response Rate

8h

Avg Playtime at Review

66%

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