Guacamelee! 2

2D Metroidvania with wrestling combat and chicken-form platforming

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

Reviews: Very Positive; 91% of 3,389
Recent reviews: Mostly Positive; 77% of 18 in 30 days
Playing now: 7; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 1 year ago; Aug 25, 2025

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 3,389 reviews are positive · 77% of 18 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.

Screenshots and trailer

Guacamelee! 2 system requirements

As published by the developer.

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