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Psychonauts 2

Psychonauts 2

Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.

96%
Overwhelmingly Positive
DeveloperDouble Fine Productions
PublisherDouble Fine Productions
Release DateAug 24, 2021
$59.99
Peak Players7.2K
Metacritic89
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows · macOS · Linux
Action
Adventure
AI Review Summary

Psychonauts 2 is a highly polished sequel that excels in narrative, art direction, and creative world-building, offering a heartfelt and humorous experience. While many players find the platforming and abilities to be a significant improvement over the original, some critics feel the core gameplay and combat remain secondary to the story and presentation.

Pros

  • Exceptional art style and unique, inventive level design across various mindscapes.95%
  • Compelling and heartfelt narrative paired with high-quality humor and voice acting.90%
  • Significant improvements in playability and mechanical polish compared to the first game.85%
  • Fun exploration and 'knicknack' collecting within detailed hub worlds.80%
  • Wonderful music and sound design that enhances the overall atmosphere.75%

Cons

  • Combat can feel basic and repetitive with a limited variety of enemy types.70%
  • Gameplay mechanics may feel supplementary or secondary to the story and visuals.65%
  • Some psychic abilities are perceived primarily as traversal tools rather than engaging mechanics.50%
  • Perceived lack of mechanical depth for players expecting a more challenging platformer.40%

Notable Mentions

  • Highly recommended for fans of the original 2005 title as a faithful and improved sequel.
  • Specifically noted as accessible for players who struggle with combat-induced anxiety.
Confidence: 56%
Based on the 106 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Oct 5, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
81
Peak · last 90 days
229
All-time peak
7.2K

Price

Current price
$59.99
Lowest tracked
$8.99since Jan 17, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
84%
All-time positive
96%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews14.6K
Positive: 13.9K (96%)Negative: 650 (4%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

24h

Avg Playtime at Review

88%

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