StrategyFit check
Is Exploding Kittens® 2 worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Fans of chaotic card games who want online matches with friends
- Solo players who prefer card games with AI opponents
- Players who enjoy customising avatars and in-game emoji sets
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a deep, long-form strategy system may hit the wall at the game's simple draw-and-survive rules
- Players wanting a consistently controlled outcome may bounce off card draws, explosive eliminations, and dependence on Defuse cards
- Players looking for a broader simulation or management game will find the scope limited to card-game matches
- Players uninterested in avatar outfits or emoji customisation may find those additions irrelevant
Our take on Exploding Kittens® 2
The bounce point arrives when a player wants more control than the draw-based system provides. Explosive kitten cards can end a run unless a Defuse card is available, so players who dislike sudden elimination may stop there.
What is Exploding Kittens® 2?
Exploding Kittens® 2 is a card game built around drawing from a deck while trying to avoid explosive kitten cards.
Players can use Defuse cards to survive, and the last remaining player wins. The game includes solo matches against AI and online play with friends. Players can customise their avatars with outfits and personalise emoji sets for in-game communication. Cards are presented with animations, humour, and cat-themed effects. Multiple game modes provide different ways to play, while additional cards and customisation options expand on the original game. The central rules remain simple: draw cards, respond to threats, and avoid being eliminated.
How Exploding Kittens® 2 plays
- 01Solo AI Matches
- Single-player games can be played against computer-controlled opponents.
- 02Online Friend Play
- Players can join games with friends online.
- 03Avatar Customisation
- Character appearance can be changed with selectable outfits.
- 04Personalised Emojis
- Players can configure emoji sets for use during games.
- 05Animated Card Effects
- Cards use animations and humorous visual presentation during play.
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Exploding Kittens® 2: platforms & release
Is Exploding Kittens® 2 worth it?
It is worth it if: fans of chaotic card games who want online matches with friends. Skip it if: players seeking a deep, long-form strategy system may hit the wall at the game's simple draw-and-survive rules.
Where can I download Exploding Kittens® 2?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Exploding Kittens® 2's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Exploding Kittens® 2 on?
Windows only.
