Rogue Legacy 2 has captivated players with its addictive gameplay, as evidenced by 94 positive mentions out of 111, and a significant number of players have invested substantial time, with 325 players having played for more than 25 hours. The game's overall positive reception is reflected in its 91% positive review rate. With a strong focus on variety and difficulty, the game offers a compelling experience for fans of roguelites.
In-game
« Une tuerie, de la vraie drogue, Rogue Legacy 2 est devenue un de mes rogue-lite préféré ! »👍 anonymous review · 61 h played« Excellente suite, du bon rogue comme on aime. »👍 anonymous review · 70 h played« très cool, les boss sont durs et le post-game et plutôt bien. conseil, lisez les descriptions des pouvoirs et améliorations du château, elles sont trop drôle »👍 anonymous review · 85 h played« Very good game, nearly perfect »👍 anonymous review · 53 h played« Excellent jeu ! Super univers, ambiance, mécanismes.. difficulté bien dosée, une vrai notion de progrès, hâte d'en voir plus ! »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played« Contrôles hyper agréables, un max de contenu, et une génération procédurale particulièrement convaincante. »👍 anonymous review · 168 h played
« bof, je trouve qu'il y a mieux en matière de ROgue Like, c'est dommage ! »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played« un jeu 2D qui random crash ? Amusant »👎 anonymous review · 16 h played« I actually quite like this game, but whoever added the boogie board scar is evil. It's aids and controls like ♥♥♥♥ compared to the regular game. »👎 anonymous review · 53 h played« It is ultra grindy cookie clicker where you must die infinite times to upgrade your character. I don't like it. »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played« for the precision that is required the controls and overall handling suck. enemies annoy me rather than challenge me. for the first hour it was addicting but I see no value in continuing »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« Better than the 1 and the One was incredible ! »👍 anonymous review · 156 h played
In players' words
« Une tuerie, de la vraie drogue, Rogue Legacy 2 est devenue un de mes rogue-lite préféré ! »👍 anonymous review · 61 h played« bof, je trouve qu'il y a mieux en matière de ROgue Like, c'est dommage ! »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played« Excellente suite, du bon rogue comme on aime. »👍 anonymous review · 70 h played« un jeu 2D qui random crash ? Amusant »👎 anonymous review · 16 h played« très cool, les boss sont durs et le post-game et plutôt bien. conseil, lisez les descriptions des pouvoirs et améliorations du château, elles sont trop drôle »👍 anonymous review · 85 h played« I actually quite like this game, but whoever added the boogie board scar is evil. It's aids and controls like ♥♥♥♥ compared to the regular game. »👎 anonymous review · 53 h played« Very good game, nearly perfect »👍 anonymous review · 53 h played« It is ultra grindy cookie clicker where you must die infinite times to upgrade your character. I don't like it. »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played« Excellent jeu ! Super univers, ambiance, mécanismes.. difficulté bien dosée, une vrai notion de progrès, hâte d'en voir plus ! »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played« for the precision that is required the controls and overall handling suck. enemies annoy me rather than challenge me. for the first hour it was addicting but I see no value in continuing »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« Contrôles hyper agréables, un max de contenu, et une génération procédurale particulièrement convaincante. »👍 anonymous review · 168 h played« Better than the 1 and the One was incredible ! »👍 anonymous review · 156 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
85 % pos · n=111
Content / longevity
80 % pos · n=40
Graphics / art
73 % pos · n=15
Story / writing
85 % pos · n=13
Audio / music
83 % pos · n=6
Value for money
33 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=2
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
111
94
5
12
Content / longevity
40
32
2
6
Graphics / art
15
11
2
2
Story / writing
13
11
0
2
Audio / music
6
5
0
1
Value for money
6
2
0
4
Stability / bugs
3
0
0
3
Interface / UX
2
0
0
2
Performance
1
1
0
0
Multiplayer
1
1
0
0
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 46 h on median; those who dislike it: 12 h.
<2h
64 % (n=14)
2-10h
65 % (n=57)
10-25h
89 % (n=98)
>25h
94 % (n=325)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 18, 2020 · All-time low: €9.80 (Dec 18, 2025)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
0,6 %Hardcore
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 39 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 5,8 % of players.
Gameplay is a major strength, with 94 positive mentions out of 111, highlighting the game's engaging and addictive nature.
The game's ability to keep players invested is notable, with 325 players having played for more than 25 hours and a 94% positive review rate in this time bracket.
The game's variety and difficulty are frequently praised, with 11 mentions each, contributing to the game's replay value and appeal.
Weaknesses
Some players have expressed frustration with the game's grind, with 10 mentions, and a few have found the experience repetitive, with 5 mentions.
A small number of players have reported bugs, with 3 negative mentions, and some have criticized the user interface, with 2 negative mentions.
Who is it for?
Rogue Legacy 2 is suited for fans of roguelites and action-adventure games who enjoy challenging gameplay, variety, and a high level of replayability. Players looking for a game that will keep them engaged for tens of hours will find this title appealing.
Is Rogue Legacy 2 worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 91% of 15,065 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay is a major strength. Current price: 24,50€.
Verdict
With its engaging gameplay, high replay value, and strong focus on variety and difficulty, Rogue Legacy 2 has established itself as a notable title in the roguelite genre. While some minor issues exist, the game's overall quality and addictive nature make it a compelling choice for fans of action-adventure games. The game's very positive reception, with a 91% positive review rate, further solidifies its standing as a worthwhile experience.
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