The Talos Principle 2

First-person sci-fi puzzler about robots, civilization, and humanity's legacy

Croteam · Published by Devolver Digital · Released Nov 2, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 95% of 13K
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 92% of 68 in 30 days
Playing now: 86; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 2 years ago; Aug 13, 2024

What is The Talos Principle 2?

A first-person, single-player science-fiction puzzle adventure set after biological humanity disappears and robots carry on its culture. You explore a city and island environments, solve self-contained logic puzzles using tools such as gravity control and mind transfer, uncover history, and make choices that shape the story's outcome.

For you if...

+you enjoy first-person logic puzzles with varied mechanics
+you want a story centered on philosophy and artificial life
+you like exploring large environments between puzzle areas

Not for you if...

−you prefer compact maps with little travel between puzzles
−you want consistently difficult puzzles from the outset
−you dislike dialogue-heavy philosophical stories

What players say

95% of 13,414 reviews are positive · 92% of 68 in the last 30 days

Players often praise the environments, varied puzzle tools, and reactive dialogue. Common complaints focus on oversized maps and too much walking, along with puzzles many consider easier and less elegant than the first game; opinions on the story and philosophy are divided.

Screenshots and trailer

The Talos Principle 2 system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: 64-bit Windows 10 (version 2004 or newer)
Processor: 4 core CPU @ 2.5 GHz (AMD Ryzen 5, Intel core i3/i5)
Graphics: 4 GB VRAM; Radeon RX 470, GeForce GTX 970, Intel Arc A580
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 75 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: Intel integrated GPUs are not supported. SSD recommended.

OS: 64-bit Windows 10 (version 2004 or newer)
Processor: 6 or 8 core CPU @ 3.0 GHz (AMD Ryzen 7, Intel core i5/i7)
Graphics: 8+ GB VRAM; Radeon RX 6800, GeForce RTX 3070, Intel Arc B580
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 75 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: Intel integrated GPUs are not supported. SSD required.

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 87
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, HDR

Steam Deck: Verified

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
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish.