Curvelicious 2 is an action, indie, and casual multiplayer game for PC that brings the classic curve game into three dimensions. Players control a constantly moving Curve that leaves a solid trail, with the goal of boxing in opponents or forcing them to crash into any trail, a rival's head, or the course edge. The last Curve standing wins the round. Matches support two to four players on one screen or up to eight online through dedicated servers.
Gameplay
Steering uses simple left and right inputs, allowing quick pickup for new players while demanding precise line choice and timing for success. Rounds begin at a slower pace so participants can select an initial path before accelerating into aggressive maneuvers such as cutting off rivals or threading narrow gaps. Scoring awards one point for survival plus an additional point for each opponent eliminated.
Power-ups appear on Pads scattered across courses. Green pads alter the player's own Curve, red pads affect every rival, and blue pads modify the entire arena. Fourteen distinct effects include speed boosts, shrinking, reversed controls, right-angle turns, darkened lighting, and trail clearing. Crates yield carryable items limited to two at once, such as TNT throws, guided Rockets, Mines, Airstrikes that create gaps, floating Shields, instant Brakes, and Gravity Wells that pull nearby Curves inward.
Six courses span Candy and Space biomes, each available in normal or large sizes. Examples include Dessert Storm with falling sweets that create pits, Chocolate Lagoon featuring layered gingerbread bridges over sinking chocolate and tidal flooding, Sunward Deck crossed by solar flares, and Relay Station with moving platforms, teleporters, and temporary docking bridges. Two simpler courses offer straightforward driving without environmental hazards.
Game Modes
Arcade mode activates all Pads and Crates for chaotic power-up interactions. Classic mode removes every Pad and Crate to focus purely on driving skill and positioning. Custom mode lets players adjust speed, turning radius, trail width, gap sizes, and toggle individual power-ups or items, with ten preset recipes available such as Explosives or Wide & Thin. Cups consist of five tournaments, each containing three courses where points accumulate across rounds, ranging from the Candy Cup to the explosive-focused Boom Cup.
Multiplayer and Customization
Local play accommodates up to four participants on a single screen using gamepads or one keyboard user. Online rooms support up to eight players with public browsing or private codes, and Remote Play Together extends couch sessions to remote friends. Customization covers ten Heads and eighteen Bodies, thirteen of which feature animation, plus color accents and glow patterns that apply across a shared couch group. Account progression grants XP per round and unlocks new cosmetic options, while fifty-two achievements track various accomplishments.
Graphics presets range from low to high for broad hardware compatibility, including Steam Deck performance, with optional toggles for screen shake and rumble feedback.
Is It Worth Playing?
Curvelicious 2 targets groups seeking quick, accessible party sessions built around competitive curve mechanics. Its straightforward controls and mix of local split-screen and online play suit casual gatherings or regular multiplayer nights. The absence of a single-player mode means participants must have at least one other person available locally or online. With its coming-soon status and emphasis on balanced rulesets through Classic and Custom options, the game appeals most to fans of skill-based arena competition who enjoy experimenting with power-ups and course hazards. More courses and cosmetics are planned post-launch.
