The verdict
Kill It With Fire 2 hits Nintendo Switch on May 7, 2026. ToolNerdy's mini review: 4.0/5, with 93% Positive on Steam, $9.74 launch price, plus highs, lows, and the verdict.
TL;DR — 4.0/5
The second entry in this FPS-meets-puzzle spider-hunting series officially launched on Nintendo Switch on May 7, 2026, per Nintendo Everything. It supports up to 4-player co-op, packs more than 45 oddball weapons, and spans 7 dimensions of spider-hunting chaos. The selling point is how much fun it is with friends; played solo, it can feel repetitive fast. This is a party game with friends more than a long solo experience.
Who should buy it
- Fans of chaotic co-op like It Takes Two, Overcooked, or Goat Simulator
- Nintendo Switch / Switch 2 owners looking for a couch or online co-op game
- People who hate spiders but still want to laugh — the cartoon style keeps things from getting genuinely creepy
3 things players love
- Co-op is a clear step up from the original — COGconnected notes that 2-4 player co-op turns the chaos into a strength rather than a weakness.
- Humor and creative environments — settings range from a Wild West to cyberspace to a literal “spider hell,” with the Steam page listing 45 weapons.
- Strong player scores — Steam shows “Very Positive” at 93% from over 1,338 reviews, and 91% positive over the last 30 days.
3 things players don’t love
- Solo play wears thin quickly — the jokes and gimmicks lose punch in extended solo sessions, as Loot Level Chill points out in their review.
- Limited gameplay depth — it’s built for party fun, not for serious shooter players chasing meta-game systems.
- Switch visuals aren’t a highlight — the game runs smoothly, but visuals and frame rate trail the PC and Steam Deck versions.
Price and value
The standard price on the Nintendo eShop is $19.99, but a 35% launch discount drops it to about $9.74 until May 26, 2026, per the developer’s announcement. At that price it’s a clear yes for groups — under $3 a head split four ways. Solo players may want to wait for a deeper sale.
Verdict
Kill It With Fire 2 is a sequel that did its homework — it’s bigger, funnier, and the co-op makes everything click. ToolNerdy gives it 4.0/5 (the same score we gave to our Wheel World mini review, another Game Pass title) because it absolutely nails what it’s trying to be (a goofy party game) but doesn’t have the depth to keep solo players coming back. If your Discord crew is hunting for a weekend pickup, the Switch launch price is the best moment to jump in.
*This mini review synthesizes public Steam reviews (1,338+) and coverage from COGconnected, Loot Level Chill, and Nintendo Everything. ToolNerdy hasn’t hands-on tested the game yet.