Biped 2 stars two charming bipedal robots, Aku and Sila, who embark on a cooperative journey across varied alien biomes to answer a mysterious distress signal and save a distant planet. It emphasizes teamwork, coordination, and playful physics-based movement, with unique mechanics that require players to coordinate actions and puzzles with friends.
That’s what you can glean from the store page description or from watching trailers, but what those things won’t tell you is that it’s actually a deceptively challenging game as well.
Don’t let the cute exterior fool you—your kids might enjoy the first half of this game, but it definitely gets tough later on.
Biped 2 Is More Than Just An Adorable Co-Op Adventure
In Biped 2, players can choose to tackle the adventure solo or in co-op with up to four players, with both local and online cooperative modes. This latest game expands significantly from its predecessor by adding four-player co-op and introducing new traversal tools, such as hang gliders and grappling hooks.
Players also enjoy light customization options—unlocking hats and accessories for their robots—and can build and share levels via Steam Workshop on PC, extending replayability and player creativity.
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Jumping into Biped 2 feels a bit like stepping into a physics experiment with adorable robots, but like most experiments it’s partly full of joy and wonder, but also a little frustrating at times. The game’s core premise is wonderfully simple: you control charming bipedal robots (Aku, Sila, and friends) by manipulating each leg with a separate analog stick.
It’s a quirky movement system that takes a few levels to get used to, but once you do, it’s surprisingly satisfying. The phenomenon feels similar to viral physics-based co-op games like Peak, but more focused on puzzles than exploration. The visuals are bright and cheerful, the worlds are varied, and that sense of teamwork—whether with a friend or a stranger online—is undeniably the game’s heart.
Technically you can play Biped 2 solo, but cooperative sessions is where Biped 2 truly shines. When I played with my son, we found ourselves laughing more than we were getting annoyed, celebrating tiny victories like nailing a tricky jump or finally getting a puzzle to click. The game’s physics-driven challenges feel designed around collaboration with timing your steps, coordinating moves, and discovering new traversal tools. For groups that enjoy puzzle games with a heavy dash of chaotic fun, the co-op chemistry is where the game’s charm really takes hold.
That said, Biped 2 doesn’t always manage its own ambition. Solo play is functional, but the clever mechanics and intricate puzzles often feel built for two or more people; going it alone can feel like juggling three balls while balancing on a tightrope. Especially as you get deeper into the game, the late puzzles can be punishingly difficult and occasionally feel unfair.
Biped 2 is at its best when you play casually with one other person or a small group of people. That sort of setting allows the small annoyances to roll off easily and any frustrating mistakes become comedy instead of actual points of contention.
Biped 2 isn’t a perfect sequel, but for players who relish cooperative puzzlers and don’t mind a little chaos (and laughter) along the way, it’s an indie experience well worth exploring.
Check out Biped 2 if it sounds up your alley, the game is available on PC (Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.