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Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
Action
Adventure
RPG
Early Access
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Gamepad Recommended
DualShock Controller Support
DualShock Controller Support
DualSense Controller Support
DualSense Controller Support
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

Experience an action-RPG with roguelike elements where you live the double life of an adventurer and a merchant. Dive into vibrant dimensions to fight enemies, gather loot, and manage your backpack. Rebuild your shop and turn profits into gear for the next adventure!

Developers: Digital Sun
Publishers: 11 bit studios
Release Date: Nov 19, 2025
Price (USD): $29.99
Current Players: 2.2k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(86%)
art style
gameplay mechanics
combat
inventory management
3D graphics
weapon variety
backpack puzzle
combat mechanics
crashes
3D transition
boss fights
shop system
Overall, player sentiment towards Moonlighter 2 is positive, with players appreciating its improvements over the first game, especially in art style and gameplay mechanics. However, the game is marred by significant performance issues, with frequent crashes and bugs leading to frustration and lost progress. Players also voiced concerns over some of the new combat and inventory management changes being less intuitive or engaging than its predecessor. Despite these criticisms, the game’s engaging blend of shop management and roguelike dungeon crawling provides a satisfying gameplay loop for many, with the potential for a richer experience as it progresses towards full release.

Positive Points

  • Many players enjoyed Moonlighter 2, finding it a significant improvement over the first game with enhanced gameplay mechanics and smooth combat.
  • The game's art style received praise for its aesthetics, transitioning from 2D to 3D while maintaining a charming and cozy atmosphere.
  • The blend of shop management and roguelike dungeon crawling was highlighted as an engaging combination, providing a rewarding gameplay loop.
  • The backpack puzzle mechanics were appreciated for adding strategic depth, requiring players to manage inventory space and curses for maximizing item value.

    • Negative Points

  • A number of players experienced frequent crashes and bugs, particularly during dungeon runs, which led to losses of progress and frustration.
  • Some players were disappointed by the change in art style from pixel art to 3D, feeling it lost some of the first game's original charm.
  • Criticism was directed at boss fights for being tedious, with invulnerability phases that disrupted the flow of combat and reduced player engagement.
  • Certain gameplay elements, such as the shop system and inventory management, were found to be less intuitive or unnecessarily complicated compared to the first game.

    • Mixed Points

  • The game's move from 2D to 3D received mixed reviews; while many appreciated the new aesthetic, others missed the classic pixel art style.
  • Weapon variety and combat mechanics were seen as both innovative and unbalanced, offering diverse play styles but having some weapons that felt underwhelming.

    • Common Themes

  • Improvement over the first game in terms of mechanics, although there is nostalgia for the original's art style.
  • Backpack management as a strategic mini-game element was generally well-received, adding depth to inventory management.
  • Enjoyable core gameplay loop that blends roguelike mechanical upgrades with a shopkeeper sim experience.
  • Potential for greatness if crashes and bugs are addressed, but currently let down by performance issues on certain platforms, like the Steam Deck.
    • Updated 9/3/2026, 12:01:32 AM UTC
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