When the original Slime Rancher launched in 2017, it quickly gained recognition for its ability to blend relaxing gameplay with exciting exploration. Then, in 2022, Slime Rancher 2 entered Early Access, and after three years of improvements, it’s now officially released with version 1.0. Slime Rancher 2 doesn’t drastically change the formula of the first game. Instead, it builds upon and improves the core concepts that made the original so enjoyable. Through years of development and incorporating player feedback, Slime Rancher 2 has reached a level of polish that warranted its official release.
Starting with a very simple story, you immediately find yourself in the Slime Conservatory, which becomes your headquarters. Your only goal is to explore the island.
Similar to the first game, and many other “cosy games”, Slime Rancher 2 doesn’t have a strong narrative focus. There are a few introductory scenes with text that explain why the main character, Beatrix LeBeau, is on a new place – Rainbow Island – which is filled with new slimes to collect, and why she’s lost her old equipment. But that’s pretty much it for the story. From there, the game prioritizes making the player feel relaxed and comfortable for a charming and enjoyable experience.
You start with a very simple story and are immediately placed in the Slime Conservatory, which becomes your home base. Your only goal? Explore the island. But don’t think that means there’s not much to *do*. Slime Rancher 2 is all about running around, collecting slimes and resources using your vacuum gun, the vacpack. You’ll need to build special pens to store the slimes, and each type has unique needs to stay alive. For instance, Phosphor Slimes are sensitive to sunlight, so their pens require upgrades to dim the light and a roof to keep them from floating away.
“Different kinds of slimes can create varying types of Plorps.”
You’ll also need to keep your slimes fed. Initially, you’ll explore the island to find fruits, vegetables, and meat – you can even find chickens! You can then shoot these resources into your slime pens to feed them. Slimes don’t die, and there aren’t any systems where unhappy slimes might rebel. Instead, the more you feed your slimes, and the more often, the better – this ensures they continuously produce an item called a Plorp. Different slimes create different types of Plorps. For example, Pink Slimes only make Pink Plorps, while Phosphor or Cotton Plorps require their own specific types of Slime. Learn more about Plorps here.
You can then sell these Plorps in a machine for cash, and each Plorp is worth a different amount. For instance, Pink Plorps are the least valuable, while rarer and more unusual Plorps fetch a higher price. This money can be used to build new structures, purchase blueprints, and improve what you already have. Starting with things like new pens and chicken coops, you can also invest in gardens, which let you grow specific fruits or vegetables to feed your slimes.
Besides developing your home base, the money you earn by selling Plorps also unlocks new sections of Rainbow Island. To explore each new area, you’ll need a significant amount of coins. This system makes sure you’re well-prepared before venturing into these areas, as they contain various challenges. These challenges can include difficult platforming sections, and even dangerous plants and creatures, like slimes.
“Generally speaking, Slime Rancher 2 feels the most hectic right as you start out.”
While earning money, Plorps have another important use: they’re frequently used to craft upgrades for your character. These upgrades are especially helpful at the beginning of the game, as they let you gather resources more effectively. Even small improvements, like being able to carry an extra unique item or increasing your slime stack size, can make a big difference. However, getting those upgrades can feel challenging, particularly while also trying to keep your energetic slimes from bouncing around everywhere.
Usually, Slime Rancher 2 is most chaotic when you first begin. The tutorial lets you explore and experiment without much direction, encouraging you to learn by doing. Soon after setting up a few pens with Pink and Cotton Slimes, you’ll encounter hybrid slimes – in this case, a Pink and Cotton Slime combining to create a large Pink Slime with bunny ears and an impressive jumping ability. These bigger slimes produce a good amount of Plorps when fed, making you want to create a dedicated pen for them. But, since they can jump so high, you’ll also need to save up to build tall walls to keep them from escaping your base.
The simple, relaxed challenges in Slime Rancher 2 – where you’re always trying out different ways to play and improving your setup – are actually what make the game work so well. Don’t expect massive boss battles here. Instead, you’ll enjoy a calm experience, watching the funny, bouncy slimes in their pens, and only venturing out to explore when you feel like it. You’ll mostly be dealing with small issues as they come up.
Naturally, the calming atmosphere is significantly enhanced by the superb graphics and sound.
If you’re seeking a greater challenge in Slime Rancher 2, the game presents some interesting puzzles and navigation tasks. You’ll need to explore the world to find these challenges, and also understand how different slimes behave. Successfully completing these tasks is a fantastic way to gather Plorps, discover rare slimes, and even unlock blueprints for upgrades and new buildings.
The overall relaxing experience is greatly enhanced by the game’s beautiful visuals and sound. As the name suggests, Rainbow Island is a very colourful place, and each slime feels unique not just because of its colour and appearance, but also through subtle details like its facial expressions. The soundtrack consists entirely of calming music combined with atmospheric sounds, such as rainfall. The sound design is also excellent; you can easily tell slimes apart by the sounds they make, and even your vacpack makes a satisfying “thunk” when you launch a slime from your inventory into the pen.
When it comes to how well the game runs, Slime Rancher 2 performed admirably, consistently delivering a smooth frame rate between 120 and 140 FPS on my computer. My setup includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor, 32 GB of DDR5-6000 RAM, and an AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT graphics card. It’s worth mentioning that you may experience a few brief stutters at the beginning, probably because the game is loading all its necessary files. However, these issues quickly resolve themselves within the first few minutes of gameplay.
Honestly, after playing, it just feels really good. It’s a great way to unwind and lose yourself in something relaxing and a little bit whimsical for a few hours. I’d definitely recommend it if you’re looking for that kind of experience.
Slime Rancher 2 successfully builds upon the original game, offering everything players loved and adding exciting new elements. You can enjoy many hours of peaceful exploration, and there’s a lot to find, including different types of slimes and how they play together. Although the beginning might seem a little fast-paced, the game ultimately delivers a wonderful, calming, and charming experience.
This game was reviewed on PC.
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2025-09-29 19:13