Rank 01Why this
Same atmospheric mood as Slime Rancher 2.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Playable
- 2017
Games like Slime Rancher 2
- 30 games
- Updated Nov 6, 2026
Players who liked Slime Rancher 2 also play
The closest matches to Slime Rancher 2: Slime Rancher, Ooblets, A Short Hike, Stardew Valley, and Coral Island. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03- $7.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Slime Rancher 2
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: Monomi Park
- Price: $29.99checked Nov 6
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 94% of 22,958 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Adorable slimes
- Beautiful aesthetics
- Decorating freedom
- Atmospheric
- Relaxing
- Freestyle building
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My Time at Portia
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Slime Rancher 2.
STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town
Why this: Same relaxing mood as Slime Rancher 2.
Terraria
Why this: Shares item collection with Slime Rancher 2.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Slime Rancher 2 at current Steam store prices.
Rita
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Slime Rancher 2.
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Why this: Shares item collection with Slime Rancher 2.
Lost Nova
Why this: Same relaxing mood as Slime Rancher 2.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Ooblets
Why this: Same relaxing mood as Slime Rancher 2.
Coral Island
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Slime Rancher 2.
About Slime Rancher 2
The closest matches to Slime Rancher 2: Slime Rancher, Ooblets, A Short Hike, Stardew Valley, and Coral Island. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Slime Rancher 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Slime Rancher, Ooblets and A Short Hike — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric and relaxing, and single out its freestyle building and item collection. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Slime Rancher 2 is a first-person action, adventure, and simulation game released in 2025 by Monomi Park. Set on Rainbow Island, an open world brimming with mysteries, players collect and mix adorable slimes using item-collection and slime-mixing mechanics while enjoying freestyle-building for decorating freedom. The game is verified on Steam Deck and priced at $29.99. It currently holds a 94% positive rating from over 22,000 Steam reviews. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and relaxing, with reviewers highlighting the adorable slimes and beautiful aesthetics as particularly compelling elements.
About Slime Rancher 2: Continue the adventures of Beatrix LeBeau as she journeys across the Slime Sea to Rainbow Island, a land brimming with ancient mysteries, and bursting with wiggly, new slimes to wrangle in this sequel to the smash-hit, Slime Rancher.
Is Slime Rancher 2 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 94% of 22,958 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 94% positive across 412 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $29.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 15 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 10 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Adorable slimes
- Beautiful aesthetics
- Decorating freedom
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“not adding multiplayer even tho it's by far the most requested feature is one thing. going out of your way to shut down fan made multiplayer mods is another 💔”
“A bunch of things were promised for this game and nothing was given. I've waited almost 3 whole years for this game to add more slimes, add more progression, add a story, and so much more. But they're now announcing full release where they…”
People who play it also play: Slime Rancher, Ooblets, A Short Hike
Frequently asked about Slime Rancher 2
Can I run it?
Is Slime Rancher 2 verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Slime Rancher 2 is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Slime Rancher 2 cost?
Slime Rancher 2 is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Slime Rancher 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Slime Rancher 2 are Slime Rancher, Ooblets, A Short Hike.
Who developed Slime Rancher 2?
Slime Rancher 2 was developed by Monomi Park.