Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
Genres: Puzzle, Mystery, Point & Click, Story Rich, Atmospheric, Adventure
Play modes: singleplayer
Release Date: 20-5-2025
Developer: Clifftop Games
Our verdict
9/10
- Difficulty: Medium
- Players: 1
- Playtime: 8–12 h
Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer is a pixel-art point-and-click detective adventure set in 1998. Broke private eye Kathy Rain chases a reward for catching a serial killer known as the Soothsayer, logging clues in her notebook and linking them to move the case forward. It suits solo adventure fans, but reviewers strongly advise playing the first Kathy Rain first, as the story leans on it.
Players rate it highly, with many calling it better than the original. They praise the detailed higher-resolution pixel art, the 90s locations, full voice acting and a well-paced story that turns towards horror at the end. The puzzles are described as classic and mostly logical, with a highlight button so you do not hunt for hotspots, and even the timed puzzles are forgiving.
Complaints are minor: a few reviewers found the puzzles mundane or felt the characters are clichéd, and Kathy swears a lot. It is the longest Clifftop game so far, around 10 hours. For point-and-click fans who played the first game it is an easy recommendation at full price.
Pros
- Detailed 90s pixel art with dynamic lighting and hand-drawn cutscenes
- Notebook lets you link clues together to crack the case
- Hotspot highlighting and forgiving timed puzzles
Cons
- Story makes little sense without playing the first game
- Some find the puzzles mundane or the characters clichéd
- Kathy's constant swearing grates on some players
About
Your favorite smart-mouthed, kick-ass detective is back, and she’s in for a wild ride!
When this story begins, things are looking dire for private eye Kathy Rain. It’s the year 1998, and she is utterly broke: The Katmobile is running on fumes, the fridge is nearly empty, and an eviction is looming close.
However, opportunity arrives when a big cash reward is announced for solving the 'Soothsayer' case — a string of serial murders with a death grip on the metropolitan city of Kassidy.
With great reward comes great risk — will this be the case that defines Kathy’s career, or will she become the next victim of the Soothsayer?
Point and click urban thriller – take on the second case with Kathy Rain in an all-new adventure that is as hard-hitting as it is emotional. Try the first game, right here on Steam, to get prepared for the second installment!
Improved graphics – See Kathy Rain as never before with a higher resolution pixel art style that complements Kathy's gritty world, alongside modern features such as dynamic lighting and surface reflections.
Stunning Cinematic Sequences – Watch the story unfold with beautiful hand-drawn cutscenes and character portraits.
Bigger than ever – Play through the longest Clifftop title yet with a deep narrative that spans many diverse locations and a wide range of characters.
Familiar voices – Arielle Siegel returns as Kathy Rain, alongside other familiar voices in supportive roles!
Make a note – Log interesting findings in Kathy’s notebook and refer to them in your investigation. Connect narrative threads for surprising and satisfying outcomes.
