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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 480 or greater Prise en charge VR: SteamVR or Oculus PC Notes supplémentaires : Requires VR headset

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 480 or greater Notes supplémentaires : Requires VR headset

I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar

Niche cult favorite
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Released August 24, 2021
sample: 417 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
93/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 96 % · 1,301 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
22,99€ 11,49€ -50%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Stepping back into the agent shoes brings theatrical thrills that keep agents hooked for hours, backed by 393 positive verdicts out of 417 post-launch reviews and a 96 percent historic approval rating on Steam. Puzzles and gadgets drive the spy fantasy, though a swift curtain call leaves some craving a longer assignment.

What it's about: Become an elite super spy ready for espionage, explosives, and gadgets galore. This popular escape-the-room VR franchise is back with more ingenious puzzles, cunning villains, and dangerous locales.

In-game

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« Très compliqué pour les non anglophones, Dommage »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played1
« Plus simple et accessible que le premier mais très sympa que ce soit l'histoire , l'ambiance et les missions. Un peu court. A prendre sans hésitation lors des soldes. Une excellent expérience. »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« c'est sympa les énigmes sont bien équilibrées et il y a des sous-quêtes si c'est trop facile »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« c'est l'un des meilleurs jeu VR, surtout si vous aimez les escape game, la mise en scène est trop bien et la musique autant que le premier est juste une master classe, et, la fin est juste incroyable »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« tres bien mais manque de sous titre 8/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« toujours aussi bon . Dommage qu'il y ait pas de VF mais à part cela c'est excellent . »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Seulement en anglais, alors que le premier avais une traduction. Je comprend pas. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« N'est pas traduit en Français. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« dude i finished the entire first half of he game in rougly 1 and a half hours. Great game, but only buy when on sale cause the current price feels like a scam. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« This game doesn't even compare to the first one: its's shorter for the same price, the puzzle seem easier and for a game where a third of the achievements are for speedruns, the controls are incredibly bad when moving quickly. »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« WAAAAAAAAY too short. $25 for three hours of gameplay? doubt i'll buy the next one »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« a really good game pretty well made for VR, with a nice level design, you feel the devs enjoyed making it and are passionate people. i'd give it a 8/10 only downside is you have to actually use your brain sometimes. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played

In players' words

« Très compliqué pour les non anglophones, Dommage »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played1
« Seulement en anglais, alors que le premier avais une traduction. Je comprend pas. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Plus simple et accessible que le premier mais très sympa que ce soit l'histoire , l'ambiance et les missions. Un peu court. A prendre sans hésitation lors des soldes. Une excellent expérience. »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« N'est pas traduit en Français. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« c'est sympa les énigmes sont bien équilibrées et il y a des sous-quêtes si c'est trop facile »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« dude i finished the entire first half of he game in rougly 1 and a half hours. Great game, but only buy when on sale cause the current price feels like a scam. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« c'est l'un des meilleurs jeu VR, surtout si vous aimez les escape game, la mise en scène est trop bien et la musique autant que le premier est juste une master classe, et, la fin est juste incroyable »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« This game doesn't even compare to the first one: its's shorter for the same price, the puzzle seem easier and for a game where a third of the achievements are for speedruns, the controls are incredibly bad when moving quickly. »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« tres bien mais manque de sous titre 8/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« WAAAAAAAAY too short. $25 for three hours of gameplay? doubt i'll buy the next one »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« toujours aussi bon . Dommage qu'il y ait pas de VF mais à part cela c'est excellent . »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« a really good game pretty well made for VR, with a nice level design, you feel the devs enjoyed making it and are passionate people. i'd give it a 8/10 only downside is you have to actually use your brain sometimes. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
84 % pos · n=128
Story / writing
98 % pos · n=47
Content / longevity
32 % pos · n=31
Audio / music
93 % pos · n=28
Value for money
38 % pos · n=13
Graphics / art
55 % pos · n=11
Interface / UX
17 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=4
Performance
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay128108812
Story / writing474601
Content / longevity3110219
Audio / music282602
Value for money13526
Graphics / art11623
Interface / UX6105
Stability / bugs4004
Performance2101

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 5.7 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.9 h.

🪤 48 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
54 % (n=28)
2-10h
95 % (n=307)
10-25h
100 % (n=72)
>25h
100 % (n=10)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
May 2023 : 94% positive94MayJul 2023 : 81% positive81JulSep 2023 : 88% positive88SepOct 2023 : 88% positive88OctNov 2023 : 100% positive100NovDec 2023 : 88% positive88DecMar 2024 : 81% positive81Mar

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

5,1 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 19 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 6,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

This game on Twitch

Strengths

  • Ingenious gadgetry and puzzle design anchor the praise, earning 108 positive mentions out of 128 total.
  • The cinematic narrative and witty tone hit their mark, securing 46 positive mentions out of 47.
  • Immersive voice acting and soundscapes shine brightly, tallying 26 positive mentions out of 28.
  • Dedicated operatives easily stretch their time, with 72 players logging between 10 and 25 hours with a flawless 100 percent satisfaction rate.

Weaknesses

  • The adventure wraps up too quickly for many, resulting in 19 negative mentions regarding content volume out of 31 total.
  • Interface frustrations hinder some operations, accumulating 5 negative mentions out of 6.
  • Occasional technical friction surfaces, with 4 negative mentions specifically pointing toward bugs.

Who is it for?

Virtual reality enthusiasts and puzzle solvers looking for an immersive, humorous espionage sandbox will find themselves right at home.

Is I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 96% of 1,301 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Ingenious gadgetry and puzzle design anchor the praise, earning. Current price: 11,49€ (50% off).

Verdict

I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar delivers a polished, highly entertaining VR escapade that easily charms its audience despite a brief runtime. With 94 percent of the 417 post-release reviews singing its praises, it stands as a triumphant sequel for secret agents everywhere.

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