The yarn adventure's sequel opens up co-op and it works beautifully. The two Yarnys complement each other in clever physics puzzles, and the art direction remains a visual cocoon. Gentle, clever, perfect for two on a couch.
Your verdict
Category
Platformer2 players7+
Co-op
Description
Two yarn figures tied by a single thread roam gardens and beaches, untangling puzzles that demand they constantly support each other. Published by Electronic Arts, released worldwide in 2020. A shared elastic thread, swinging and climbing, stylised natural settings, solo or two-player play and a soothing mood.
Unravel Two review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Two balls of yarn lost in a sublimated real world: tender photorealism of the undergrowth, dewdrops and grazing light that make the tiny feel majestic. The contrast between natural matter and knitted heroes creates a visual gentleness of rare warmth.
Frida Johansson and Henrik Oja craft a restrained folk setting: acoustic guitar, piano and soft pads accompany the journey of the two yarn creatures without ever forcing the emotion. The music breathes with the puzzles, turning anxious in the shadows and luminous in daylight. That acoustic warmth, full of tenderness, remains the quiet soul of the adventure.
Gameplay
"Masterful"
Two Yarnys tied by a single thread climb and swing, and every physics puzzle demands they prop each other up: that is what makes it a superb couch co-op game. The stylized natural scenery wraps the adventure in a visual cocoon. The challenge stays gentle and the journey brief, the solo mode trickier to juggle alone, but the shared pleasure keeps all its charm.
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Linking two balls of yarn by a single thread changes everything: every physics puzzle demands coordination and trust, whether you share a couch or juggle both characters solo. The tenderness radiating from this duo and the beauty of its scenery turn even the simplest crossing into a quiet little moment.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾2 GB📅26/03/2020
Published by Electronic Arts
Unravel Two (Nintendo Switch) price, value & rarity
Unravel's visual softness sometimes reduced the sequel to a merely pretty, poetic platformer, when its heart lies elsewhere. By tethering two yarn dolls to one thread, it builds a physical cooperation of remarkable precision, playable solo by juggling both. Fans of two-handed or two-pad puzzling will find a mechanical tenderness that's genuinely rare.
Better with friends
Guiding two yarn creatures tied by a single thread demands constant coordination: you sync your jumps, use each other as an anchor point, and the slightest miscommunication ends in a tangled woolen hug. Pure cooperation, no rivalry, where mutual help becomes the heart of the fun. Tender and clever, it weaves close-knit memories, perfect to pick up as a duo for a few soothing levels.
Is Unravel Two still worth playing in 2026?
Unravel Two shifts the silent tale of the first yarn figure toward sharing, and gains a particular warmth for it. Two Yarnys joined by a single thread climb and swing, each puzzle demanding they support one another, which makes it an excellent two-player couch game. The stylized natural settings are gorgeous and the soundtrack soothes. The challenge stays gentle, the adventure brief, and the solo mode proves trickier to handle alone. But as a soft interlude to share, it keeps an intact charm. Ideal as a duo.
