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Taxi Chaos 2

Taxi Chaos 2

Focuspoint Studios · released Dec 22, 2025

AdventureIndieRacing

Taxi Chaos 2 is a fast paced arcade taxi racing game where you race the clock, outdrive aggressive AI TaxiBots, and deliver passengers through a living city filled with chaos, upgrades, and shifting challenges.

68
VGC Score
·No trend datalow confidence

anchored at patch: “Taxi Chaos 2 - Split Screen Co-op Now Available | Update 1.1.0” (3mo ago)

66%
At launch
76%
Steam all-time
52%
Press
100%
Recent sentiment

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Review sentiment over time

Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.

How this score was computed

The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.

ComponentPositiveQuality (0-100)Weight (pseudo-reviews)
Press reviews (OpenCritic)5220
All-time Steam reviews76%7115
Metacritic user ratings0
Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted)100%973
Calibration prior (typical game)7250

Scoring window: since the last significant patch (May 22, 2026) · 3 reviews sampled · 3 total reviews in window · weighted 1.2 up / 0 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →

Press & Creators reviews (12)

Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.

  • 35
    trust 71Jan 27, 2026

    Taxi Chaos 2 is the kind of sequel that flashes a new paint job while forgetting to fix its flat tires.

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  • 64
    trust 70Apr 1, 2026

    While I keep hoping to see someone succeed in capturing the frantic energy and fun of the Crazy Taxi franchise, Taxi Chaos 2 comes up short of that mark

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  • 70
    trust 70Apr 20, 2026

    It’s still nothing like the original Crazy Taxi, but it’s significantly better than the first Taxi Chaos. The story mode adds purpose and the world itself is better. While you’re sitting around hoping for an actual Crazy Taxi game, the Taxi Chaos sequel is a serviceable replacement. The price is a bit much though. It’s the same price as the original, but even with its improvements, I can’t really recommend paying more than $25.

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  • 70
    trust 68Jan 14, 2026

    In the end, Taxi Chaos 2 is exactly what it appears to be. A fast, loud, chaotic driving game that exists to fill a very specific void. It may not be the return of Crazy Taxi that fans have been begging for, but it comes close enough to scratch that itch. This really is Crazy Taxi we have at home, and for fans of arcade chaos, that is not a bad thing at all.

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  • 75
    trust 66Feb 3, 2026

    Taxi Chaos 2 is a solid game that has shaken off a lot of the issues that plagued the first game, but some still hang on. Great visuals, controls, and perfectly fine for quick blasts of arcade action, it’s a recommendation for fans, and I know there are many, of Crazy Taxi-esque games. That said, as much of a pleasure it is to see the strides this sequel has taken, in a couple of years I’d love to be covering Taxi Chaos 3 and awarding it a 9/10 as there really is some magic under the bonnet of this franchise and plenty of gas left in the tank!

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  • 50
    trust 61Jan 23, 2026

    Taxi Chaos 2 can be fun in small doses, but its story mode in particular can quickly feel like a drag. Add in issues such as poor physics and a dire soundtrack, and you've got a game that fails to capture of the magic of the the arcade series it's obviously inspired by.

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  • 60
    trust 60Jan 21, 2026

    Taxi Chaos 2 might have finally added unique selling points to make it feel less like a mere Crazy Taxi clone, but at the end of the day, replaying Sega’s arcade masterpiece for the bazillionth time is still a much more interesting alternative.

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  • 79
    trust 60May 26, 2026

    Taxi Chaos 2 captures the spirit of its predecessor and, in turn, of the legendary original Crazy Taxi, adding new elements to breathe new life into this subgenre in 2026. The game introduces an RPG element with skills and upgrades that extend its lifespan and help add something extra to this type of ‘taxi’ game, which seems to have little scope for innovation.

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  • 65
    trust 55Apr 9, 2026

    Fast-paced arcade-style driving experience on Switch

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  • 55
    trust 50Jan 12, 2026

    "Taxi Chaos 2 is a great deal of fun to play and is certainly worth giving a go. It delivers a strong message that AI can simply not replace human jobs and does a fantastic job with its over-the-top viewpoint."

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  • 75
    trust 47Jan 15, 2026

    Taxi Chaos 2 isn’t perfect by any means; there are still many areas in which the game could improve. The game, however, is fast, frantic and fun with a vibrant and fun city to drive around and explore. Those who are into quick, short bursts of adrenaline-fuelled gameplay will enjoy the score-chasing element of the game. Whilst I’d love to have seen some multiplayer integration, I had fun passing the controller back and forth with my eight-year-old son, taking the game in turns. If you’re looking for a game that doesn’t take itself too seriously but provides short bursts of adrenaline-filled fun, then I would recommend giving this one your time. You can purchase a copy of the game for Xbox Series X|S HERE.

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  • 76
    trust 40Jan 9, 2026

    Taxi Chaos 2 has a lot of depth with its abilities, upgrades, unlockable vehicles, and customisation options. The arcade mode is fun, and the core idea of fast taxi runs with drifting and smashing taxi bots is enjoyable. The world is changing around you, and the rare chaos resolvers add excitement. But the performance issues, glitches, slow progression, repeated customers, and frustrating camera make it a rough ride. There is a solid foundation here, but it needs more polish to truly shine.

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Patch history

  1. Taxi Chaos 2 - Split Screen Co-op Now Available | Update 1.1.0
    May 22, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  2. Taxi Chaos 2 – Update 1.0.3 (Patch Notes)
    Mar 30, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  3. Taxi Chaos 2 – Update 1.0.2 (Patch Notes)
    Feb 20, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  4. The First Patch Update (1.0.1) is out now!
    Jan 22, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  5. Taxi Chaos 2 – January Development Update & Arcade Mode Spotlight
    Jan 14, 2026significant · resets scoring window