Rock Simulator 2

I love this game started off as a joke now im enjoying starring at a rock this shouldve been game of the year

its ridiculous, and useless, but jesus christ do i love it. maybe its just the autism talking, but being able to silently coexist with other rocks??? with weather tuned to sensory perfection?? worth every penny (plus then your friends think its funny so they buy you DLC and jokes on them, that makes it even better)

No wonder this won game of the year 2023.

One of my favorite Steam games. Lot's of replay value and complex puzzles that really make you think.

rock simulator 2 is one of those rare games that feels completely unnecessary on paper, yet somehow becomes one of the most entertaining and memorable experiences you can have on steam. when i first launched the game i expected a silly joke title with maybe ten minutes of amusement before uninstalling it forever. instead, i ended up spending way more time with it than i ever expected, completely absorbed in the strangely relaxing, hilarious and surprisingly polished world that the developers created. the first thing that stands out immediately is the graphics. for a game about being a rock, or observing rocks depending on how you choose to interpret the experience, rock simulator 2 looks absurdly good. the textures are incredibly detailed, every surface has depth and realism, and the lighting system makes even the most ordinary stone formations look like masterpieces. shadows move naturally across the environment, reflections are subtle but effective, and the atmosphere overall is way better than it has any right to be. there are moments where you can genuinely stop and just admire how much effort clearly went into making rocks look as visually impressive as possible. it sounds ridiculous, but that is honestly part of the charm. the environments themselves also deserve a lot of praise. there is a surprising variety in locations, which helps keep the experience fresh over time. instead of feeling like you are just staring at the same grey object forever, the game constantly presents different settings, different moods, and slightly different visual styles that make each session feel unique. some areas are peaceful and relaxing, while others somehow manage to feel dramatic and intense despite the core concept remaining hilariously simple. the gameplay is where rock simulator 2 really shines. on the surface, the idea is obviously absurd, but that is exactly what makes it work. the game fully commits to its concept without ever feeling lazy. it knows what it is, and instead of trying to be something bigger or more serious, it leans completely into the weirdness. every mechanic feels intentionally designed to maximize both comedy and enjoyment. there is something strangely addictive about the gameplay loop. whether you are actively engaging with the systems or simply existing within the experience, there is a relaxing quality that makes it easy to lose track of time. it is the kind of game you can boot up for five minutes and somehow still be there an hour later. few games manage to create that kind of effortless engagement. that said, i do have to mention that rock simulator 2 is not quite as strong as rock simulator 1. the original had a certain purity to it that is hard to replicate. rock simulator 1 felt revolutionary, like gaming had peaked in the weirdest possible way. it was simple, iconic and unexpectedly brilliant. rock simulator 2 expands on the formula in a lot of smart ways, but sometimes bigger does not automatically mean better. there are moments where the sequel feels slightly less focused than the original. in trying to add more content, more mechanics and more features, it occasionally loses a little of the minimalist magic that made the first game so special. rock simulator 1 was elegant in its absurdity. rock simulator 2 is more ambitious, which is fun, but it does make the experience feel a little less pure. however, even if it is not quite on the legendary level of the first game, rock simulator 2 is still very, very good. comparing it to its predecessor is honestly unfair because the first game set an impossibly high standard. most games could never dream of reaching the heights of rock simulator 1, so the fact that the sequel even comes close is impressive on its own. another huge strength is replayability. this is one of those games that you can come back to again and again without getting bored. because the entire premise is so inherently ridiculous, the experience never fully loses its novelty. every time you launch the game there is still that small sense of amusement that comes from realizing you are willingly spending your free time playing rock simulator 2. the replay value is also helped by how relaxing the game is. not every game needs constant action, explosions or high stakes to be enjoyable. sometimes you just want to sit down, unwind and appreciate a beautifully rendered digital rock. rock simulator 2 understands this perfectly. it fills a niche that almost no other game even attempts to target. the sound design is another area worth mentioning. while it might not seem important in a game like this, the audio adds a lot to the atmosphere. subtle ambient sounds, environmental noise and overall presentation combine to create an oddly immersive experience. it all contributes to making the world feel more complete and more believable, which only makes the absurd premise even funnier. overall, rock simulator 2 is an incredibly fun experience that succeeds because it fully embraces its identity. it is funny, polished, visually impressive and far more engaging than anyone would reasonably expect. while it may not dethrone rock simulator 1 as the greatest rock based gaming experience ever created, it still stands as a worthy sequel and a genuinely entertaining game in its own right. if you enjoyed the first game, this is an easy recommendation. if you are new to the series, you should probably still play rock simulator 1 first just to understand the foundation that this sequel is built on. but regardless of where you start, rock simulator 2 proves that even the most ridiculous concept imaginable can become something genuinely enjoyable when enough effort and commitment are put into it. in conclusion, rock simulator 2 may not be better than rock simulator 1, but it is still an excellent sequel with incredible graphics, surprisingly addictive gameplay, fantastic replayability and an overall sense of fun that is impossible not to appreciate. it is weird, charming and far more entertaining than it has any right to be. definitely worth checking out.

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🪨 Rock Simulator 2 – GOTY de las piedras ¿Acción? No. ¿Historia? Tampoco. ¿Eres una roca? Sí… y eso es todo lo que necesitas. Te sientas, no haces nada, y de alguna forma es relajante. Los gráficos están mejores de lo que deberían para ser… una piedra, y los logros son básicamente premios por existir. Perfecto para subir nivel en Steam sin esfuerzo y cuestionarte la vida al mismo tiempo. ⭐ 10/10 — dura, firme y sin moverse.

Date of completion: May 5, 2026 Loads better than the prequel, including... - Many more rocks and skins to choose from (even though gold isn't one of them). - Changing the weather on the maps. - Different shapes of rocks (which makes me wonder that if there was ever a Rock Simulator 3, statues could be added as new rocks). - The option for multiplayer; I've had some other players with their rocks join in at least once or twice in my game sessions. - Not needing to keep the game open for the time/level...thing to keep going, even though the max you can have it closed is 8 hours. - No level cap; you can have it as high as you want, which helps getting more rock currency and for leveling up quicker. - DLC with additional rocks, rock currency, tunes and maps to play on. - Steam trading cards for profile badges. Obviously, the game also includes puzzle mechanics for each map too (that's not DLC) to unlock VERY special rocks, but there's Steam guides for that, so look those up if you don't want to get frustrated figuring out the impossible. As for how much one would like to play, there's a leaderboard in game that shows players with the highest Levels in the world, with number 1's at practically Level 400,000 and the bottom of the leaderboard at practically 40,000. That's hardcore dedication to this game; dedication I wouldn't recommend going for, but getting all the Steam Achievements is doable, so I'd suggest settling on just that. Basically, I liked Rock Simulator 2; maybe one day there'll be a third made...

I don't like the color puzzles, but they are skippable in the settings menu. Rock Simulator 2 is a fantastic idle game, perfect for when you are too intoxicated to do anything taxing. I really enjoy the customizable weather and soundtrack. My favorite maps are Shore and Iso. Thank you to the developer for responding to my previous review, their games deserve your attention for that alone. Cheers!