Percentile Rank

EVERSPACE 2 is ranked in the 89th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Strong

OpenCritic Rating

83

Top Critic Average

94%

Critics Recommend

Based on 49 critic reviews

Score Distribution

Unscored Reviews

GameOnAUS
Essential
Essential
Feb 11, 2021

Despite being an Early Access title, Everspace 2 is amazing to play and there’s a whopping 25 hours of gameplay available to play now. There’s twelve hours of fully voice acted story which drives you forward, but it’s the free exploration of open space that is the most exciting aspect. The puzzles are cleverly designed into asteroids or derelict ships, and exploring planetary atmosphere was thrilling.

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Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Unscored
Unscored
Apr 4, 2023

A classic arcade space shooter with an action RPG twist, Everspace 2 could have dropped out of a wormhole to the early noughties.

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The Escapist
Unscored
Unscored
Apr 13, 2023
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RPG Italia
Unscored
Unscored
Jan 23, 2021

A fun and pretty hack'n slash in space, with gorgeous visuals and fast paced combat. EVERSPACE 2 is already enjoyable in early access.

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Scored Reviews

Try Hard Guides
10 / 10
10 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2023

Everspace 2 is a great starfighter game that does plenty of things right and nothing wrong. Fans of the genre will find a new home in this title, and those who disliked the roguelike features in the original Everspace will certainly have a better time in the sequel.

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GamingTrend
95 / 100
95 / 100
Apr 4, 2023

With fast paced frenetic combat, a story that keeps you guessing, and enough interlocked systems to bring it all together in a way the first game never could, Everspace 2 is the best space game I've played in a very long time. Rockfish reached for the stars, and damn if they didn't catch 'em!

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GamesCreed
4.7 / 5
4.7 / 5.0
Apr 9, 2023

If you’re looking for another space-themed adventure game, do yourself a favor and check out Everspace 2. Jump into a new ship as Adam, the clone pilot, and soar among the stars of cluster 34. Take on as many jobs or as few as you wish, and find a place in the ocean of stars to call home.

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God is a Geek
9 / 10
9 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2023

Everspace 2 presents a whole galaxy to unlock and explore, or the ability to just fly around and cause mischief. Either is great fun.

God is a Geek
9 / 10
9 / 10.0
Aug 12, 2023

Everspace 2 on console is the best way to enjoy Rockfish's epic space sim RPG, with so much to do and tight and fluid controls that make combat thrilling every time.

COGconnected
90 / 100
90 / 100
Apr 4, 2023

Everspace 2 has a substantial story, solid flight and combat mechanics, and incredibly addictive, satisfying action. If looter/shooter and space combat don’t seem compatible, Everspace 2 proves they can work together quite well. The narrative, breathless arcade space battles, and deep customization keep Everspace 2 engaging for its full running time and beyond.

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The Games Machine
9 / 10
9 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2023

Lately, the gaming landscape has seen a constant stream of open world action-rpgs that feel vapid and bloated and that might as well have all come from the same mold. This isn't Everspace 2's case, however. Rockfish's game builds and improves upon the achievements of its predecessor, delivering an incredibly entertaining combat, beautiful vistas, and plenty of content, managing to bring a much-needed breath of fresh air in an over-crowded genre.

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PlayStation Universe
9 / 10
9 / 10.0
Aug 12, 2023

It speaks to the level of ambition on display here - not to mention a tolerance for risk - that Everspace 2 essentially jettisons the roguelike mechanics of the first game in favour of a much more open and looter focused shooter and is all the better for it. A superior sequel in every way, Everspace 2 delivers on the premise hinted at in its predecessor with aplomb, even if the story campaign that anchors its super looter shooter beats seems to be little more than window dressing for the other impeccable aspects of its design.

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TechRaptor
9 / 10
9 / 10.0
Apr 6, 2023

Everspace 2 tells an interesting story in a massive galaxy that's worth exploring, even if the limitations of its scope creep in from time to time.

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GamingBolt
9 / 10
9 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2023

Everspace 2 is an excellent game filled to the brim with content. Regardless of your genre of choice, Everspace 2 will definitely have something for you, from a fun, lengthy story, to intense space combat, to an endgame fueled by the hunt for better loot.

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Gamer Escape
9 / 10
9 / 10
Apr 4, 2023

Rare is the sequel that shifts genre from its predecessor, and rarer still is the sequel that lands said shift in a successful and seamless way, but this is exactly the case with Everspace 2. It’s packed to the nines with twitch shooting to keep you engaged, a satisfying loot grind bolstered by diverse item choices, a gorgeous rendition of space to zoom through, and a sizable amount of unique content. Moreover, it’s all wrapped up in a well-executed (if somewhat familiar) science fiction narrative. There’s certainly a blemish or two—chiefly the title’s struggle to pace non-combat sections—but Everspace 2 provides so much of a good thing that it’s hard to mind.

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But Why Tho?
9 / 10
9 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2023

Some fans will surely miss the roguelike structure of the original, but for fans looking to further explore its world or to spend more time in the game’s splendid combat, Everspace 2 delivers in spades.

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EIP Gaming
9 / 10
9 / 10.0
Apr 5, 2023

With a clear idea of what it is and what it wants to do, EVERSPACE 2 is an action RPG in space that ticks all the boxes. Offering a satisfying loot system and engaging combat, ROCKFISH have delivered a space shooter that's as nice to look at as it is to play.

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33bits
90 / 100
90 / 100
Aug 12, 2023

EVERSPACE 2 makes its appearance on next-generation consoles. The change in the game mechanics in this second installment to the detriment of the roguelike mechanics of the first game have given a clearly superior result, without detracting from the first installment. We have an addictive space shooter looter that without lacking some complexity, offers quite accessible arcade handling for any type of player. And if this still doesn't convince you, the audiovisual section will end up convincing you: Space has never been so beautiful.

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Gaming Professors
9 / 10
9 / 10.0
Mar 1, 2021

Already in Early Access, Everspace 2 offers great gameplay, a fun story and a beautiful space environment. If you're a fan of space shooters, RPGs and open world exploration, then this is the game for you.

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4News.it
9 / 10
4News.it
Bernardo Andres Carvallo Herrera
9 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2023

Everspace 2 is the sequel that perhaps not all admirers of the old chapter expected, but it is the product that was clamored for by all gamers looking for a title less simulative than productions like Elite Dangerous, but more addictive. The game created by Rockfish Games is prime example of a work that excels in the fundamentals of what it wants to offer, with a world built mostly by hand-in contrast to the massive use of procedural systems by competitors-and listening to the thousands of feedbacks received from its community over the years. Perhaps some aspects of gameplay, such as trading, resource finding, or the lack of off-hull sections, may not appeal to some, but Everspace 2 is to date one of the best exponents of the genre. To New Galaxies.

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COGconnected
88 / 100
88 / 100
Sep 6, 2023

Everspace 2 has a solid narrative, great arcade-style flight and combat mechanics, and an addictive explore, loot, and fight gameplay loop. That was true on the PC and it’s just as true on consoles. Everspace 2 is proof that an unexpected genre mashup like looter/shooter and space combat can play nicely together.

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Impulsegamer
4.4 / 5
4.4 / 5.0
Sep 20, 2023

Open world spaceship sim with role playing elements.

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PC Gamer
85 / 100
PC Gamer
Top Critic
85 / 100
Apr 4, 2023

Shooting, looting and RPGing in space has rarely been this good.

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SECTOR.sk
8.5 / 10
8.5 / 10.0
Apr 25, 2023

Everspace II is a great trip to the stars and planets, where your spaceship really has a lot of uses. It manifests itself in combat, when completing tasks (sometimes with puzzle elements) and developing the story. It is massive, fun, you will spend dozens of hours exploring the corners of the universe.

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PSX Brasil
85 / 100
85 / 100
Aug 19, 2023

Changing its style of play from what it was previously, EVERSPACE 2 delivers much more freedom to the player and improvements to the great gameplay it has. It still falls short in delivering a simplified and uninspired story and narrative, but it excels at good combat and exploration.

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NoobFeed
85 / 100
85 / 100
Apr 6, 2023

EVERSPACE 2 had a bit of a rocky start just like its predecessor, but can still receive a standing ovation. With an incredible story, brilliant visuals and sound design, this game is very close to being a masterpiece. The only letdown is that travel in general seems slow for a game that’s supposed to be fast-paced, only time will tell if that changes or stays the same.

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Rectify Gaming
8.5 / 10
8.5 / 10.0
Aug 22, 2023

This is a sequel that has truly outdone itself. While some fans may prefer the original rogue-like experience, this iteration delivers unparalleled performance and next-level immersion.

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STWGames Italia
8.5 / 10
8.5 / 10.0
Sep 30, 2024

Everspace 2 reinvents itself almost entirely compared to its predecessor, focusing on more action-oriented RPG gameplay and featuring intuitive controls, making it accessible even to those not particularly fond of space simulators. Aside from a few minor optimization issues and an environmental puzzle design that occasionally falls short, the game still stands out as one of the best offerings in its genre.

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IGN Italy
8.1 / 10
8.1 / 10.0
Apr 17, 2023

Excellent graphics and a very good combat system are stained by a story component that is subpar. A shame, because Everspace 2 could have otherwise aspired to the heights of Freelancer.

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Shacknews
8 / 10
8 / 10
Apr 4, 2023

Everspace 2 might seem like more of the same, especially thanks to its plodding prologue, but there's more going on here than you see at first glance. There's a stronger sense of place, better story, and more interesting cast that feel like they fulfill the original game's potential. Exploration is better than ever, and while combat hasn't changed too much, the careful balancing act of managing your resources makes every encounter feel fresh and exciting.

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TheSixthAxis
8 / 10
8 / 10
Oct 27, 2023

I started Everspace 2 deeply unsure about a space looter shooter. Tens of hours later I don't want to play anything else. Everspace 2 is a towering achievement of space-based thrills and spills. It absolutely deserves your attention.

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Screen Rant
4 / 5
Apr 4, 2023

Endgame content in the form of Ancient Rifts open up to send waves of enemies at players who can unlock legendary weapons and gear with unique properties if skilled enough. Even when playing on Easy mode, missions can be difficult and often challenge players to readjust their approach to each battle with consideration. Taking on tough missions with a friend would be a satisfying addition to the game. Still, Everspace 2 contains enough gameplay variation and fun space combat to scratch the itch any wannabe pilots has been hoping to find in a sci-fi space shooter.

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Everyeye.it
8 / 10
8 / 10.0
Apr 15, 2023

Everspace 2 has arrived at the release in perfect shape, with a captivating art direction and a solid and fun playful recipe. The gameplay mechanics are simple, but by mastering them you can perform exciting vaults and shootouts.

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CGMagazine
8 / 10
CGMagazine
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2023

Everspace 2 shakes things up in the aerial/ space combat genre, resulting in a unique shooter with solid RPG mechanics that feel fresh for the genre.

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Spaziogames
8 / 10
8 / 10.0
Apr 11, 2023

Frantic, spectacular and fun, Everspace 2 is limited only by its own abundance, that can stun the player.

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Oyungezer Online
8 / 10
8 / 10.0
Apr 28, 2023

Don't mind me complaining about its monotony, a game with a similar sense of action and exploration comes along once in a blue moon. Fans of sci-fi set in space should not miss it.

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Video Chums
8 / 10
8 / 10.0
Aug 15, 2023

EVERSPACE 2 looks and plays amazingly with its intuitive and satisfying space combat and exploration. Even though it gets repetitive after a while, what's here still adds up to a special game that you'll gladly take off to the outer reaches of space for.

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Multiplayer First
8 / 10
8 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2023

Everspace 2 isn’t a breakthrough or a significant step forward in the genre, but it’s not exactly trying to be. An extremely engaging and gorgeous space shooter supported by a gripping storyline, the action is frantic and head-turning and cunningly balanced by the interior sections with a puzzle approach. Forget any complex simulation aspects and profound economic systems, indulge yourself in this vast galaxy (somewhat) open to exploration, and enjoy the heated dogfights, even if every once in a while, curse words may echo within the labyrinthine confines of a derelict metallic husk.

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WayTooManyGames
8 / 10
8 / 10.0
Apr 10, 2023

Controls were tight, and the minute-to-minute gameplay just feels great and smooth. I could live without the loot system, but even then the worst crime it commits is being bland. It’s a good game, a very solid space sim. My issues stem from its failure to stand out.

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Garage Band Gamers
8 / 10
8 / 10
Aug 23, 2023

Everspace 2 isn’t perfection, but much like your favorite kid, it doesn’t need to be. At the end of the day, it’s an enjoyable experience that will give back what you put into it.

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Marooners' Rock
7.4 / 10
7.4 / 10.0
Oct 3, 2023

Everspace 2 is a solidly successful sequel, offering players more of what they loved from the first game while shifting away from the rogue-like trappings. The game provides a larger world with higher stakes, improved story, and more ship customization options.

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IGN
7 / 10
IGN
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2023

Everspace 2 is the looter-shooter for space jockeys and wannabe pilots, packed with cool ship classes and action-driven arcade dogfights to keep up the pace.

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Metro GameCentral
7 / 10
7 / 10
Aug 17, 2023

A full-on space opera looter shooter RPG, that is brimming with content and exciting combat set pieces, but which doesn't quite know when to stop before it starts to feel repetitive.

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GameSkinny
7 / 10
Apr 5, 2023

After a couple of years in early access, can Everspace 2 live up to its promise?

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3DNews
7 / 10
3DNews
Мила Пономарева
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
Apr 15, 2023

Everspace 2 is a fine adventure, but, on the other hand, joy from its core gameplay dries up too quickly.

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Expansive
3.5 / 5
Aug 14, 2023

Everspace 2 does have some repetitive content and the story is a tad underwhelming, but the content loop is about as enjoyable as you’ll find anywhere with satisfying combat, thrilling exploration and discovery, and some intriguing puzzles to solve. It looks incredible, sounds wonderful and there are few space exploration games that are as approachable and engaging as this one, with even fewer able to cross genres so successfully.

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VGamingNews
7 / 10
7 / 10.0
Oct 24, 2023

Everspace 2 then is overall a competent space-combat based looter-shooter in the sheepskin of a space-combat sim. Come to it knowing what to expect and there’s a good few dozen hours of simple fun to be had, but I’m not convinced it has the systemic depth to truly rival either the looter-shooter or space-sim heavyweights on their own turf.

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Gamepur
6 / 10
6 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2023

Everspace 2 is a great game for those who enjoy space exploration and complex battle systems. The skill required during combat is fulfilling when done right, and punishingly brutal when not properly executed. However, those looking for an immersive story to slide into may want to consider a more RPG-drive title, as the narrative of Everspace 2 sometimes feels lacking or unpolished. It is a great way to lose track of time while piloting a ship, but not likely to replace any of the standouts in the genre.

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GameLuster
6 / 10
6 / 10.0
Aug 12, 2023

Everspace 2 brings gorgeously rendered ships and a middling story, but can't quite make up its mind about being a space sim or a loot shooter RPG. Visually impressive, narratively and mechanically constrained, it could have been so much better.

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