# SIMULACRA 2

> The found phone horror returns

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1471257532](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1471257532)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1471257532`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Kaigan Games OÜ
- **Category:** Simulation
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (1,041 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.5.1181
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-23
- **First published:** 2019-12-11
- **Size:** 2.28 GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simulacra-2/id1471257532)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://app.termly.io/document/privacy-policy/6e033d18-99e8-460e-a9d9-8cc59705b5de](https://app.termly.io/document/privacy-policy/6e033d18-99e8-460e-a9d9-8cc59705b5de)

## Description

SIMULACRA 2 is a live-action phone-horror mystery where Maya, an aspiring influencer, is found dead and you’re handed her phone to conduct an unsanctioned police investigation. Piece together messages, apps, and deleted data to uncover what happened, all while navigating a web of social media clues and dangerous secrets.

Features include a simulated phone with familiar and new apps, WARDEN AI to restore deleted files, a non-linear narrative with dozens of possible outcomes, a live-action ensemble cast, and an original soundtrack.

## Rankings

- #53,881 — Overall
- #84 — return

## Review summary

Reviews praise SIMULACRA 2 for its immersive phone-based storytelling with multiple endings and its appeal to fans of the series. However, many reviews report critical bugs—black screens, freezes, and compatibility issues on various iOS devices—that frequently prevent play or progression, with some noting that lowering graphics settings offers a temporary workaround.

### Pros

- Immersive phone-based storytelling with multiple endings.
- Engaging, fun narrative and a strong entry in the SIMULACRA series that fans appreciate.
- Clear appeal to long-time SIMULACRA players and continuity with previous games.

### Cons

- Persistent black screen after cutscenes and at key transition points, blocking progression.
- Frequent freezes/crashes after videos or endings, preventing game completion.
- Device compatibility issues on iPhone models (e.g., iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro Max) and iOS 17 leading to unplayable sessions.
- Workarounds required (lower graphics settings) to avoid black screens, indicating performance issues.

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