Adventure · September 26, 2018
Life is Strange 2 (2018)
Reviews & Accolades '...one of the best stories in video games. It tackles a lot and handles all of it with grace. It’s emotional, evocative, heartwarming, and heartbreaking.' 10/10 - Gaming Trend 'I knew going in that this was going to be a rough journey. What I didn't know was how incredibly sensitively handled and well-told this traumatizing tale would be.' 5/5 - TheGamer 'Life is Strange 2 has been quietly weaving a powerful and sincere narrative experience that admirably carries on the series' legacy.' 8.5/10 - Game Informer 'Absolutely stellar' 5/5 - Trusted Reviews 'Atmospheric. Gorgeous. Hard to forget.' 4.5/5 - GamesRadar+ 'The most important game of 2019.' VG247 'A series that continues to deliver on its high expectations.' 9.5/10 - Wccftech Complete Season Content Purchase the Complete Season of Life is Strange 2 and receive an exclusive pack of 5 Arcadia Bay patches to customise your backpack. These patches are based on the original Life is Strange. Complete Season includes: Episodes 1-5 Arcadia Bay Patch Bundle The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit Have you ever dreamt of being a superhero? Meet Chris, a creative and imaginative 10 year old boy who escapes reality with fantastical adventures as his alter ego, the Awesome Captain Spirit! Captain Spirit is a free demo set in the Life is Strange Universe that contains links to the brand new story & characters of Life is Strange 2. Life is Strange 2 - Mascot Bundle Purchase the 'Mascot Bundle' and receive a set of patches and a keyring from the Life is Strange universe to customise your in-game backpack. LIFE IS STRANGE 2 - DEMO out now! Begin your LIFE IS STRANGE 2 journey today with the FREE TRIAL, and carry all your progress into the full game. About the Game ALL EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE TO PLAY NOW! Purchase the Complete Season and receive the 'Arcadia Bay' patch bundle to customise your in-game backpack. The award-winning Life is Strange series continues with an all-new story from DONTNOD Entertainment. After a tragic incident, brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz run away from home. Fearing the police, and dealing with Daniel's newly manifested telekinetic power – the power to move objects with your mind – the boys decide to travel to their father's hometown of Puerto Lobos in Mexico for safety. Suddenly, sixteen year-old Sean is responsible for Daniel’s safety, shelter, and teaching him right from wrong. As Daniel's power grows, it’s up to Sean to decide the rules by which they live. Keep the power secret, or use it to help them in their journey? Beg, borrow, or steal? Reach out to family, or stay hidden? As Sean, your choices shape the fates of the Diaz brothers, and the lives of everyone they meet. From Seattle, to Portland, to California... through gas stations, abandoned shacks, backstreets and forests... the road to Mexico is long and filled with danger – but also friendship, wonder, and opportunity. This is the trip that could bond Sean and Daniel forever… or tear their brotherhood apart. Key Features: • Award Winning Story-Telling • Daniel is always learning from Sean – and what you teach him has far-reaching consequences. • Stunning visuals and hand-painted textures. • Emotive original soundtrack from Jonathan Morali, composer of the original Life is Strange - plus licensed tracks from Phoenix, The Streets, Sufjan Stevens, Bloc Party, First Aid Kit, and more.
Adventure releases from 2018
73 Adventure titles launched in 2018 — top 6 by review volume.
Position in Adventure
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 36.6k Steam reviews | Top 6% in Adventure |
| Positive rating | 86% positive | Genre average: 87% — this title sits in top 70% |
| Metacritic | 78/100 | Genre average 77 — top 53% of Adventure titles |
| Concurrent peak | 153 players | Top 16% in Adventure by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 8 h average | Top 41% for session depth among Adventure |
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Choices Matter · 741
- Story Rich · 688
- Adventure · 546
- Singleplayer · 399
- Great Soundtrack · 364
- Atmospheric · 312
- Episodic · 264
- Drama · 253
- Sexual Content · 210
- Choose Your Own Adventure · 202
- LGBTQ+ · 167
- Point & Click · 142
- Third Person · 136
- Walking Simulator · 123
- Mystery · 111
Peer Adventure titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Reception Metrics
Steam community
86%Very Positive · 36.6k reviews
31.5k positive · 5.1k negative
Metacritic
78/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
6.4/10
Curator recommendations
21.6k
Peak concurrent players
153
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (10)
- English volume_up
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
- Spanish - Latin America
- Japanese volume_up
Full audio (2)
- English
- Japanese
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
- Remote Play on Phone
- Remote Play on Tablet
- Remote Play on TV
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Press Quotes
“Unique, truthful, and necessary. A journey I would recommend to anyone.” RECOMMENDED – Eurogamer “Triumphant” 9/10 – GameSpot “long, strange, formative, and tragic roadtrip” 9/10 – Destructoid
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
8h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
3h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
21h
Current engagement
Achievements
46
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Sep 26, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Developer | DONTNOD Entertainment, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) |
| Publisher | Square Enix, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) |
| Base price | Free-to-play |
| DLC / Add-ons | 6 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 10M–100M |
| External links | Official site · Support |
Editions & Packages
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