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High on Life 2

High on Life 2

Released: 2/13/2026

SUMMARY You’ve done it. You’ve taken down an intergalactic cartel, brought humanity back from the brink of extinction, and hunted dangerous bounties to the far corners of the galaxy. Bounty hunting has brought you fortune, fame and love; but when a mysterious figure from your past reappears and puts a price on your sister’s head, your cushy life gets thrown into chaos. Do you have what it takes to risk it all and bring down an intergalactic conspiracy that once again threatens your favorite species (humans)? High On Life RETURNS as you and your beloved rag-tag team of alien misfits shoot, stab, and skate your way through gorgeous, dangerous worlds all across the galaxy to blow up the EVIL pharmaceutical conglomerate hell-bent on putting price tags on HUMAN LIFE! FEATURES BLAST your way through enemies with an arsenal of charismatic alien firepower in high-octane hyperactive combat. Kickflip alien cops in the face and grind your way to freedom with your brand new SKATEBOARD. Get up close and personal with an eccentric cast of bizarre and subversive lifeforms voiced by an ALL-STAR COMEDY CAST. Wreak havoc at the galaxy’s biggest convention, an alien zoo for humans, and a luxury futuristic cruiseliner on your cosmic quest to TAKE DOWN BIG PHARMA. FAQ What is High On Life 2? From Squanch Games comes High On Life 2, the sequel to the epic adventure of High On Life (2022). Is this a VR game? Although many of Squanch’s previous titles were firmly rooted in VR, High On Life 2 was built from the ground up for traditional flatscreen devices. What type of game is this? Single player or Multiplayer? High On Life 2 is single player only. There is no multiplayer option available. Can my kids play? Can families play together? As this is a mature-rated title, we do not recommend it for children. Who is Squanch Games? At Squanch Games, we make stuff that people love. Games that we want to play ourselves. Experiences that we would like to enjoy and be totally immersed in hours at a time - as well as shorter, crazier experiences that would be great to play with a group of friends, or possibly with your grandmother who only comes over because she is afraid you'll starve to death if left to your own devices. Visit the Squanch Games website for more information on other Squanch Games titles like Trover Saves the Universe, Dr. Splorchy Presents: Space Heroes, Accounting and Accounting+. For the latest Squanch Games news, follow @SquanchGames on all platforms. Does Squanch Games have any other games? Other games launched by Squanch include Trover Saves the Universe, Dr. Splorchy Presents: Space Heroes, Accounting and Accounting+. Where can I learn more about High On Life 2 and Squanch Games? For more information on all things High On Life 2 visit our website. You can also follow Squanch Games and High On Life on all social media platforms respectively (@squanchgames, @highonlifegame everywhere).

SUMMARY You’ve done it. You’ve taken down an intergalactic cartel, brought humanity back from the brink of extinction, and hunted dangerous bounties to the far corners of the galaxy. Bounty hunting has brought you fortune, fame and love; but when a mysterious figure from your past reappears and puts a price on your sister’s head, your cushy life gets thrown into chaos. Do you have what it takes to risk it all and bring down an intergalactic conspiracy that once again threatens your favorite species (humans)? High On Life RETURNS as you and your beloved rag-tag team of alien misfits shoot, stab, and skate your way through gorgeous, dangerous worlds all across the galaxy to blow up the EVIL pharmaceutical conglomerate hell-bent on putting price tags on HUMAN LIFE! FEATURES BLAST your way through enemies with an arsenal of charismatic alien firepower in high-octane hyperactive combat. Kickflip alien cops in the face and grind your way to freedom with your brand new SKATEBOARD. Get up close and personal with an eccentric cast of bizarre and subversive lifeforms voiced by an ALL-STAR COMEDY CAST. Wreak havoc at the galaxy’s biggest convention, an alien zoo for humans, and a luxury futuristic cruiseliner on your cosmic quest to TAKE DOWN BIG PHARMA. FAQ What is High On Life 2? From Squanch Games comes High On Life 2, the sequel to the epic adventure of High On Life (2022). Is this a VR game? Although many of Squanch’s previous titles were firmly rooted in VR, High On Life 2 was built from the ground up for traditional flatscreen devices. What type of game is this? Single player or Multiplayer? High On Life 2 is single player only. There is no multiplayer option available. Can my kids play? Can families play together? As this is a mature-rated title, we do not recommend it for children. Who is Squanch Games? At Squanch Games, we make stuff that people love. Games that we want to play ourselves. Experiences that we would like to enjoy and be totally immersed in hours at a time - as well as shorter, crazier experiences that would be great to play with a group of friends, or possibly with your grandmother who only comes over because she is afraid you'll starve to death if left to your own devices. Visit the Squanch Games website for more information on other Squanch Games titles like Trover Saves the Universe, Dr. Splorchy Presents: Space Heroes, Accounting and Accounting+. For the latest Squanch Games news, follow @SquanchGames on all platforms. Does Squanch Games have any other games? Other games launched by Squanch include Trover Saves the Universe, Dr. Splorchy Presents: Space Heroes, Accounting and Accounting+. Where can I learn more about High On Life 2 and Squanch Games? For more information on all things High On Life 2 visit our website. You can also follow Squanch Games and High On Life on all social media platforms respectively (@squanchgames, @highonlifegame everywhere).

SUMMARY You’ve done it. You’ve taken down an intergalactic cartel, brought humanity back from the brink of extinction, and hunted dangerous bounties to the far corners of the galaxy. Bounty hunting has brought you fortune, fame and love; but when a mysterious figure from your past reappears and puts a price on your sister’s head, your cushy life gets thrown into chaos. Do you have what it takes to risk it all and bring down an intergalactic conspiracy that once again threatens your favorite species (humans)? High On Life RETURNS as you and your beloved rag-tag team of alien misfits shoot, stab, and skate your way through gorgeous, dangerous worlds all across the galaxy to blow up the EVIL pharmaceutical conglomerate hell-bent on putting price tags on HUMAN LIFE! FEATURES BLAST your way through enemies with an arsenal of charismatic alien firepower in high-octane hyperactive combat. Kickflip alien cops in the face and grind your way to freedom with your brand new SKATEBOARD. Get up close and personal with an eccentric cast of bizarre and subversive lifeforms voiced by an ALL-STAR COMEDY CAST. Wreak havoc at the galaxy’s biggest convention, an alien zoo for humans, and a luxury futuristic cruiseliner on your cosmic quest to TAKE DOWN BIG PHARMA. FAQ What is High On Life 2? From Squanch Games comes High On Life 2, the sequel to the epic adventure of High On Life (2022). Is this a VR game? Although many of Squanch’s previous titles were firmly rooted in VR, High On Life 2 was built from the ground up for traditional flatscreen devices. What type of game is this? Single player or Multiplayer? High On Life 2 is single player only. There is no multiplayer option available. Can my kids play? Can families play together? As this is a mature-rated title, we do not recommend it for children. Who is Squanch Games? At Squanch Games, we make stuff that people love. Games that we want to play ourselves. Experiences that we would like to enjoy and be totally immersed in hours at a time - as well as shorter, crazier experiences that would be great to play with a group of friends, or possibly with your grandmother who only comes over because she is afraid you'll starve to death if left to your own devices. Visit the Squanch Games website for more information on other Squanch Games titles like Trover Saves the Universe, Dr. Splorchy Presents: Space Heroes, Accounting and Accounting+. For the latest Squanch Games news, follow @SquanchGames on all platforms. Does Squanch Games have any other games? Other games launched by Squanch include Trover Saves the Universe, Dr. Splorchy Presents: Space Heroes, Accounting and Accounting+. Where can I learn more about High On Life 2 and Squanch Games? For more information on all things High On Life 2 visit our website. You can also follow Squanch Games and High On Life on all social media platforms respectively (@squanchgames, @highonlifegame everywhere).

Critics
74
Steam
72
Metacritic
59

Score Breakdown

74.0

Critic Average

68 reviews

72

Steam User Score

2,555 reviews

59

Metacritic User Score

125 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
+2.2
Metacritic Disparity
+15.1
Combined Disparity
+8.6

Average of both sources

Review Timing

20 early (29%)48 launch window (71%)0 late (0%)

Review summary

Updated Aug 29, 2026

Based on 68 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 74.0/100. Critics score this game 2.2 points higher than Steam users and 15.1 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 68)+
  1. Admir BrkicviaCapsule Computers
    Feb 28, 2026·Launch window
    60/100View review
    Steam 71.8/100 · -11.8 ptsMetacritic 59/100 · +1.0 pts
  2. GameMAG StaffviaGameMAG
    Feb 28, 2026·Launch window
    40/100View review
    Steam 71.8/100 · -31.8 ptsMetacritic 59/100 · -19.0 pts
  3. Niko LähteenmäkiviaKonsoliFIN
    Feb 28, 2026·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Steam 71.8/100 · +8.2 ptsMetacritic 59/100 · +21.0 pts
  4. Scott AdamsviaThe Outerhaven Productions
    Feb 26, 2026·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Steam 71.8/100 · +8.2 ptsMetacritic 59/100 · +21.0 pts
  5. Antonio RussoviaSTWGames Italia
    Feb 23, 2026·Launch window
    60/100View review
    Steam 71.8/100 · -11.8 ptsMetacritic 59/100 · +1.0 pts