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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : AMD Ryzen 7 2700 or Intel Core i5-10400F Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT or NVidia GeForce GTX 1650 or Intel Arc A750 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : SSD (Recommended), HDD (Supported). Ultrawide screen supported. Please be aware that listed system requirements are for Early Access and may change before the full release of the game.

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i5-12500 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD Radeon RX 5700 or NVidia GeForce RTX 3060 or Intel Arc A770 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : SSD (Recommended). Ultrawide screen supported. Please be aware that listed system requirements are for Early Access and may change before the full release of the game.

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault

Niche cult favorite
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Released November 19, 2025
ActionAdventureRPGEarly Access
sample: 482 reviews posted after launch (100 AI-classified)
81/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 86 % · 2,945 reviews (« Very Positive »)
📉 Declining — recent reviews (30d): 69% positive vs 86% overall (74 recent reviews)
29,99€ 23,99€ -20%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players who push past the 10‑hour threshold often find themselves hooked on the endless loot cycles. Steam’s overall rating is Very Positive at 86 % positive, with post‑release sentiment still strong at 82 % positive.

What it's about: Vivez la double vie d'un aventurier intrépide et d'un marchand rusé ! Plongez dans des dimensions trépidantes pleines de butins brillants et d'ennemis indésirables. Développez votre boutique, bricolez des armes et des gadgets, et faites-vous une place au sein d'une communauté de naufragés.

In-game

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« Le 1 est surement dans mon top 5 de mes jeux favoris celui là et tout bonnement fidèle à l'essence du premier volet. En plus beau, plus riche et plus immersif. Merci d'avoir respecté Moonlighter <3 »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played1
« The atmosphere of the game is fantastic. BUT! There is a huge need for Steam Deck optimization, because it lags a bit, loading is slow, and my Deck turned off twice, only responding to a restart. Pls!? »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played42
« Super jeu très chill sans prise de tête avec plein de bonnes idées de gameplay, graphismes très beaux »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played
« Pépite pour les fans de Zelda, mais à la place d'incarner Link tu deviens Lavio (si t'as la rèf t'es un bon) :D »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Tellement heureuse de retrouver le petit marchand !! Le jeu est vraiment génial, hâte de découvrir la suite ! »
👍 anonymous review · 52 h played
« Ultra bon, super surpris. Excellent design des boss et de la boucle de gameplay. Grosse découverte / surprise et très content ! »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« fun but for now ==> empty it's a demo »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« trop long a augmemter un accessoire »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« C'est bon j'en ai marre le jeu est " pas trop mal "mais complètement ruiné par un écran noir en fin de run qui fait perdre tout le loot durement acquis sans compté le temps bien sur »
👎 anonymous review · 39 h played
« pourquoi il nes pas conpatible sur le mac apple comme le premier je suis tres decu »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Unplayable if you have problems with analog sticks on your 360 controller. Problems were founds months ago and 11 Bit Studios just ignored them. IMPOSSIBLE TO PLAY. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Encore mieux que le premier qui était déjà excellent »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played

In players' words

« Le 1 est surement dans mon top 5 de mes jeux favoris celui là et tout bonnement fidèle à l'essence du premier volet. En plus beau, plus riche et plus immersif. Merci d'avoir respecté Moonlighter <3 »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played1
« fun but for now ==> empty it's a demo »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« The atmosphere of the game is fantastic. BUT! There is a huge need for Steam Deck optimization, because it lags a bit, loading is slow, and my Deck turned off twice, only responding to a restart. Pls!? »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played42
« trop long a augmemter un accessoire »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Super jeu très chill sans prise de tête avec plein de bonnes idées de gameplay, graphismes très beaux »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played
« C'est bon j'en ai marre le jeu est " pas trop mal "mais complètement ruiné par un écran noir en fin de run qui fait perdre tout le loot durement acquis sans compté le temps bien sur »
👎 anonymous review · 39 h played
« Pépite pour les fans de Zelda, mais à la place d'incarner Link tu deviens Lavio (si t'as la rèf t'es un bon) :D »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« pourquoi il nes pas conpatible sur le mac apple comme le premier je suis tres decu »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Tellement heureuse de retrouver le petit marchand !! Le jeu est vraiment génial, hâte de découvrir la suite ! »
👍 anonymous review · 52 h played
« Unplayable if you have problems with analog sticks on your 360 controller. Problems were founds months ago and 11 Bit Studios just ignored them. IMPOSSIBLE TO PLAY. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Ultra bon, super surpris. Excellent design des boss et de la boucle de gameplay. Grosse découverte / surprise et très content ! »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Encore mieux que le premier qui était déjà excellent »
👍 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
76 % pos · n=75
Content / longevity
65 % pos · n=26
Graphics / art
94 % pos · n=16
Performance
21 % pos · n=14
Stability / bugs
10 % pos · n=10
Audio / music
83 % pos · n=6
Story / writing
60 % pos · n=5
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=4
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay7557315
Content / longevity261736
Graphics / art161501
Performance143011
Stability / bugs10109
Audio / music6501
Story / writing5302
Interface / UX4202

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 24 h on median; those who dislike it: 16 h.

<2h
21 % (n=19)
2-10h
72 % (n=60)
10-25h
89 % (n=175)
>25h
85 % (n=228)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Nov 2025 : 68% positive68NovDec 2025 : 81% positive81DecJan 2026 : 79% positive79JanMar 2026 : 76% positive76MarApr 2026 : 88% positive88AprMay 2026 : 79% positive79MayJun 2026 : 78% positive78JunJul 2026 : 72% positive72Jul

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

💶 Price history

€22.50€24.74€26.99€29.23€31.482026€23.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 19, 2025 · All-time low: €23.99 (Jan 02, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,5 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 50 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 48,6 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay earns 57 positive mentions out of 75, making it the most praised aspect.
  • Graphics receive 15 positive mentions out of 16, indicating near‑universal approval.
  • Content depth is highlighted by 17 positive mentions out of 26, with many noting the addictive loop.
  • Audio scores 5 positive mentions out of 6, showing strong appreciation for sound design.

Weaknesses

  • Performance suffers 11 negative mentions out of 14, reflecting frequent framerate and stability concerns.
  • Bugs dominate the criticism with 9 negative mentions out of 10, pointing to persistent technical issues.
  • UI draws mixed feelings, split 2 positive and 2 negative mentions out of 4.

Who is it for?

Fans of roguelite action‑RPGs who enjoy deep loot systems and long play sessions will likely thrive. Players sensitive to performance hiccups or early‑access polish may want to temper expectations.

Is Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 86% of 2,945 Steam reviews are positive (player score 81/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay earns. Current price: 23,99€ (20% off).

Verdict

Moonlighter 2 delivers a compelling loop of exploration and loot, buoyed by strong gameplay, graphics, and audio. Technical performance remains its Achilles’ heel, especially for those who value smooth frame rates. If you can look past the rough edges, the game offers a rewarding experience for genre enthusiasts.

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