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The Talos Principle 2

The Talos Principle 2

The Talos Principle 2 is a thought-provoking first-person puzzle experience that greatly expands on the first game's philosophical themes and stunning environments with increasingly mind-bending challenges.

95%
Overwhelmingly Positive
DeveloperCroteam
PublisherDevolver Digital
Release DateNov 2, 2023
$29.99
Peak Players7.3K
Metacritic88
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
AI Review Summary

The Talos Principle 2 is an ambitious sequel that expands its predecessor's scope with stunning visual design and a more explicit, dialogue-driven philosophical narrative. While most players celebrate the clever evolution of its logic puzzles and world-building, some veterans of the original find the difficulty curve lower and the shift away from environmental storytelling less impactful.

Pros

  • Stunning graphics and beautiful, diverse environmental design.95%
  • Deeply engaging philosophical narrative supported by a sophisticated dialogue system.85%
  • Clever and complex puzzle mechanics that successfully build upon the original's foundation.80%
  • High-quality soundtrack that enhances the atmospheric experience.75%
  • Significant expansion of world-building and lore compared to the first game.70%

Cons

  • Difficulty levels may feel too low or 'watered down' for experienced puzzle fans.70%
  • The transition to a more dialogue-heavy story can feel tiresome or less mysterious than the original's atmosphere.65%
  • Some players reported experiencing motion sickness during gameplay.40%
  • The puzzle-to-exploration ratio is perceived by some as having too much 'filler' space.50%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers frequently compare the leap in quality and scope to the transition between Portal and Portal 2.
  • Strongly recommended to play the original The Talos Principle first to fully appreciate the story.
Confidence: 63%
Based on the 111 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Oct 11, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
466
Peak · last 90 days
1.2K
All-time peak
7.3K

Price

Current price
$29.99
Lowest tracked
$2.99since Feb 5, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
85%
All-time positive
95%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews13.6K
Positive: 12.9K (95%)Negative: 717 (5%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

41h

Avg Playtime at Review

86%

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