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Guacamelee! 2

2D Metroidvania with wrestling combat and chicken-form platforming

Drinkbox Studios · Published by Drinkbox Studios, Kepler Ghost · Released Aug 21, 2018

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
91% of 2,869
Recent reviews
Very Positive
86% of 15 in 30 days
Players
8
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Aug 25, 2025
Minimum PC
Shader Model 5.0 (DX11 su…
1 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 84/100 (critic reviews)

What is Guacamelee! 2?

Retired luchador Juan Aguacate returns to action in a 2D world inspired by Mexican culture and folklore, crossing between the realms of the living and the dead. You explore connected areas, fight skeletal enemies, tackle platforming challenges, and learn new combat and chicken-form moves. Up to four players can play through the story in local co-op.

For you if...

  • +you like combining exploration, brawling, and platforming
  • +you enjoy demanding movement challenges alongside combat
  • +you want to play the story in local co-op

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer linear stages over exploring connected areas
  • −you want a relaxed approach to platforming
  • −you prefer a serious tone over frequent jokes

What players say

91% of 2,869 reviews are positive · 86% of 15 in the last 30 days

Players praise the combat, controls, music, and humor. Some find the harder platforming frustrating and the dialogue excessive, while others say the sequel changes too little from the original.

Players over time

▼ -4% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 20 players on Oct 18, 2026.

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Oct 2, 20264
Oct 1, 20268
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Sep 27, 202614
Sep 26, 202610
Sep 25, 20269
Sep 24, 202614
Sep 23, 20267
Sep 23, 20269
Sep 22, 202611

How many players finish Guacamelee! 2?

28% of Steam players have unlocked «Nacho Libre», the achievement for finishing the main story.

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Screenshots and trailer

Guacamelee! 2 screenshot 1

Guacamelee! 2 system requirements

Minimum: Shader Model 5.0 (DX11 su…, 1 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10, 8, 7
Processor
2 Ghz+
Graphics
Shader Model 5.0 (DX11 support required), 2 GB available graphics memory
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Supports Xbox 360 Controller and other XInput-compatible controllers

Does Guacamelee! 2 have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Guacamelee! 2 run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
49
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese - Brazil, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America.

Does Guacamelee! 2 use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

3 DLC available.

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