Troublemaker
Game
Game2025Published by indie.io
Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream
Developer Gamecom Team
Teenagers, Dreams, and Drugs. Unveil the secrets of South Jayakarta city, set two years after the ending of the original Troublemaker. The journey of the “Parakacuk” gang continues alongside the “Beyond Dream” band in South Jayakarta city in this fun open-world action-comedy beat-'em-up game. From the Steam store page
67 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy) · newest Sep 22, 2026 · last updated Oct 7, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
90
LovedLoved
44 positive · 5 negative
95% range 78–96%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 3 | 0 | 14 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
120 of 126 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Overwhelmingly positive sequel with major improvements, though some call it a Yakuza rip-off.
Most players praise Troublemaker 2 as a huge step up from the first game, highlighting improved combat, story, and world design. Many note the game's unique Indonesian setting and local flavor as a standout feature. [9][11][13][31]
However, some players criticize the game as a poorly made Yakuza rip-off with repetitive side content, clunky combat, and performance issues. Others note bugs and a need for better optimization. [1][15][35]
Praised improved combat · engaging story · unique Indonesian setting
Criticised repetitive content · Yakuza clone accusations · performance issues
Summary drafted by an AI model from the 36 reactions it cites ([n] links open each post), then checked by code: every paragraph cites real posts and every quote is verbatim. Written Oct 7, 2026. Method
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream sits at 90% positive across 49 opinionated reactions from 3 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Reactions
60 of 67 · most liked firstVery poorly made Yakuza rip-off. Presentation look very bad, store page screenshots shamelessly lying. Textures looks like mud on every setting except Ultra and even on Ultra it looks meh at best. Game have performance issues and got no business to demand high-end PC for what is offered here. Instead of proper cinematics we have some passable comic strips, voice work is not good and for most and dialogues plain cringe. As for plot - its just not interesting, basically some college kids…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Recommended with a note This studio actually improved from game directing side... but... Pros about this game : - Improved Writing - Not as clanky as the first game - Free roam - More Side Story - Better "Level-Up" System Cons : - Very Repetitive, especially the Side Story, NPC (Mob) Fighting Style too - Yakuza wannabe, no, seriously they just copy Like a Dragon Map style and Pinpoint asset - Still stiff 3D Movements - Ragdoll is so heavy on finishers - Save file system is just straight…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →overproud indonesian noises Jokes aside i buy this spontaneously because the art comic which really unique of webtoon here, feels like we indonesian have our artsyle
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is definitely an improvement over the first entry. The map is much bigger and quite detailed. Both the story and dialogues are less cringe and more captivating, though I ended up skipping a lot of cutscenes because I found them to be boring. Other than that, all the jankiness and terrible combat remain. Some of the bugs are so bad they prevent the player from progressing thus you get the constant loading screens with checkpoints. I know, the game was made by a small indie team with a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Indonesia Gamenya sudah ada banyak sekali improve dari Troublemaker pertama banyak improve dan penambahan yang tidak ada digame Troublemaker pertama,cuma disini menurukut VA nya masih agak kurang dan gamenya sangat disarankan buat dimainkan apa lagi di Troublemaker 2 ini bisa keliling kota jayakarta dan optimasi gamenya bagus English "The game has a lot of improvements from the first Troublemaker, there are many improvements and additions that were not in the first Troublemaker game, but…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Early impression, mechanics wise, almost no improvement compared to the first game. Decided to recommend this game ONLY BECAUSE I want to support Indonesian Game Dev. -- After finishing the game, I think I get the whole shtick. But please improve the fighting mechanics and do some proper QA before releasing the game. Bugs I've encountered during my gameplay: - Energy bar does not decrease during fighting after upgrading it once, so I'm not sure whether I got unlimited energy or just a UI…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Definitely improved from the previous title. Good soundtrack, the rhythm game could be better, right now the rhythm game timing feels a bit off. The fighting also improved, although the camera movement need to be fixed a bit so that it can show the enemy better. good job Dev!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We make action comedy game! The game: Wishlist Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream on Steam! Release this Q3 2025! store.steampowered.com/app/2479770/... Dare to Dream! Beyond Dream! Stay Tune, Stay UwU #indie #indiegame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #gaming #indie
neutral · AI labelView post →From the shadows of Troublemaker 1: Raise Your Gang First mentioned in Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream And now, The Father is coming 🪑 Stay tuned for our official announcement of the next Troublemaker game title Stay Tune, Stay UwU #troublemakergame #indiegame #gamedev
neutral · AI labelView post →Hey there! We're an indie game developer from Indonesia! Currently working on our 2nd game Troublemaker 2 Beyond Dream that takes place in a fictional city based on Jakarta! It's an action beat'em up game for folks who love comedic action games! store.steampowered.com/app/2479770/...
neutral · AI labelView post →man it's more troublemaker if you can handle the extreme zoomerisms just get it. combat is much better than the first game, the world is pretty cool cause it's a setting you basically never see in video games and for a tiny indie team it's realized quite well and I mean it's a full Yakuza style game, this is quite ridiculously ambitious
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Recommended !!! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Great improvement from the first game. The world feels lively, the story is more emotional, and it’s worth supporting an Indonesian indie like this. Love the setting and atmosphere—very unique and full of local vibes. Some bugs here and there, but overall really enjoyable.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A huge step up from the first game! Combat could still stand to be more smooth, and the game's performance is far from perfect on my aging machine, but the characters are super lovable and I'm looking forward to the inevitable third entry in the coming years :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So janky! the frame rate tearing is immense and the pictures on the product page do not reflect how poorly this looks and actually runs. The Indonesian VA is a major headache and enough incentive to mute the volume. Stick to Yakuza
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[Fanatical] Bundlefest: Build Your Own Killer Bundle (5/10/15/25 for $5.99/$9.99/$14.69/$23.69 - Choose from RoboCop: Rogue City / Rain World / Nobody Wants to Die / Tavern Master / Wall World 2.... About this Bundle Lock ‘n’ load in this stellar killer line-up. Check out the all-new Build your own Killer Bundle. Choose from a truly exceptional selection of must-have games and genres. It’s packed full of highlights, here are just some of the headlines in this edition: - RoboCop: Rogue City -…
neutral · AI labelView post →[Not a review] The minimum specs are a lie. I can't even get the game to launch properly. It hangs up on launch and I'm stuck on a black screen. (Now I know what other reviews meant when they said it was unoptimized) ---- edit: I actually have 8 gb RAM, Idk why it's detecting as 6 edit 2: You know, I don't know why you guys are laughing so much. I'm telling the truth. steam's detecting as 6 GB RAM, but when I do a system check on Windows it tells me I have 8 GB. Steam just doesn't "get" my…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So, running around totally-not-Jakarta with a bunch of teenagers... It's certainly different, but is it any good? The game is clearly inspired by the Yakuza series, thus there's lots of fighting random strangers (though you can only kick the traffic cones, sad!), accompanied by an eclectic soundtrack and random outbreaks of karaoke and various minigames. The engine is pretty primitive: graphics are on the low end of OK even with 'Ultra' settings, and you'll quickly notice things like cars…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What a wonderful experience playing this game! Thankyou Developer for making this masterpiece🔥 Story: 100/10 (I really love it) Can't wait for Troublemaker 3, please finish it as soon as possible. So excited looking ur leaks for TBM 3 in ur IG post. The graphic will be more more better than TBM 2, and I hope "depth" of story will be there too.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →- I know you guys (Indo dev indie) is really love product from RGG Studio... "COPYCAT" almost everything -_- ---{ Graphics }--- ☐ FMV ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☑ Decent (not much different from part 1, it just add more assets, open world) ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good (still quite rough and stiff as like Part 1, no improvements at all but a lot of good minigame) ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game very awsome
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →its a good story, but i dont know why when i play this game its always get white while cutscene, i watch streamer play this game, its normal at cutscene
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Teenage Yakuza? It's set in Indonesia An indie highlight! We're live with a #gifted game from @join-indie-io.bsky.social called Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream in which we are chasing dreams in an open-world action-comedy beat-em-up game! Come on by and check out the game with me! twitch.tv/adobeard
positive · AI labelView post →i like the story but the criticism i think just for design 3d. but overall is good
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really fun, if you liked the first one you have to get it. If not, pick up the bundle and play both, I recommend it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Reminds me of my youth
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream takes the rebellious energy of its predecessor and turns it into a much broader action adventure built around friendship, street fighting, music, and the uncertainty of chasing dreams as adulthood approaches. Developed by Gamecom Team and published by indie.io, the sequel moves beyond the school-centered atmosphere of the original and opens up the fictional Indonesian city of South Jayakarta. This expanded setting gives the game considerably more room for…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →story : rich plot : rich comics : rich side story : burgher character (UE4) : poor gameplay : poor
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Better than troublemaker 1 for me because the playtime is longer , troublemaker 1 playtime is only 3-4 hour, the story is more complicated and i can,t guess what is happening in the next .but troublemaker 1 is actually really good
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →honorable mentions: MOST AMBITIOUS ATTEMPT TO RECREATE ALL OF A YAKUZA GAME, INCLUDING THE MINIGAMES, BY A RANDOM TEAM FROM INDONESIA ON A V SMALL BUDGET: Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream HOTTEST SHOPKEEP LADY: BLEAKEST KEEP STUPIDEST ILLNESS: the one i still have. i hate this shit i'm going to bed
neutral · AI labelView post →this game absolute cimena. i love this game before this game made in indonesia.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like the side stories, looking forward to Troublemaker 3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This has game feels like a major improvement over the previous only complaints i have is maybe let me set way points to side quests and the timing window for the song minigame is either delayed or ignores my controller input love the new combat love budi's fighting animation style they the new character is just as fun to play with and beat up randos and favorite bit the the Dragon of Dojima easter egg
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[INDIE ALERT] 📢 Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream by @gamecomteam.bsky.social - Unveil the secrets of South Jayakarta city in this action-comedy, beat 'em up game. Wishlist store.steampowered.com/app/2479770/Troublemaker_2_Beyond_Dream/ #coolindies #indiegame youtu.be/aeU4lnorcXE?si=gVgIw1HtRtkEKH6i
neutral · AI labelView post →⏳From the past to the present A timeline we will explore in the next Troublemaker game, mainly set in 2026, three years after Troublemaker 2. Stay tuned for our official announcement of the next Troublemaker game title and yes, the release date, really soon
neutral · AI labelView post →I love this game how the character development from troublemaker 1 and alot of indonesia meme.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Stay Tune Stay UwU for G2G Chapter 4 by The Lazy Monday 📆 Sunday, 23 November 2025 📍The Krakatau Grand Ballroom, Jakarta Timur Also vote Troublemaker 2 for - BEST INDONESIAN NARRATIVE GAME - BEST INDONESIAN GAME DIRECTION - BEST INDONESIAN ART DIRECTION - BEST INDONESIAN GAME OF THE YEAR
neutral · AI labelView post →Gamenya bagus,storynya juga senang banget dimengertiin,ngak pening gitu, and btw series troublemaker ini bnyak banget improvenya and i really enjoyed this game.Semanagt dev indonesia.Salam From Malaysia!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🪑See you at IGDX 2025! Bali - Indonesia, 9-11 October 2025 A glimpse of what we’ve been working on, and trust us, this is the beginning of a major transformation for both our game and our studio! Play Troublemaker 2 Now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2479770/...
neutral · AI labelView post →the 3d model need to be fix
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🤘Hi Geng! We're thrilled to share that Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream will be featured during Steam Next Fest in June 2025! Don't forget to wishlist the game NOW! Hehe. Coming in Q3 2025! Wishlist Now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2479770/...
neutral · AI labelView post →I did not dare to dream
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game is okay. Raise your gang was better.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →its good and see another story budi
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Stay Tune Stay UwU for G2G Chapter 4 by The Lazy Monday 📆 Sunday, 23 November 2025 📍The Krakatau Grand Ballroom, Jakarta Timur Also vote Troublemaker 2 for - BEST INDONESIAN NARRATIVE GAME - BEST INDONESIAN GAME DIRECTION - BEST INDONESIAN ART DIRECTION - BEST INDONESIAN GAME OF THE YEAR
neutral · AI labelView post →I first bought a game from Indonesia And My First Impresion Is So Good Btw Im From Indonesia And This Game Is So Recommend
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →First of all, I would like to thank the Gamescom and Indie.io teams for launching this game within two years of the first Troublemaker in 2023. The combat system has been uniquely enhanced, with different finishing moves for Budi and Jordan. This makes the game more interesting than its predecessor, which had limited combat scenes and a monotonous background. Additionally, I believe this reference is to the Yakuza series, where Beyond Dream features mini-games such as Kiryu singing karaoke.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Did you know?, "Goblok Tenan" song is kinda same vibes with "Baka Mitai" from Yakuza 0, the song means about problem with ur relationship, making unexpected mistake situation, and regreting consequence. oh yea, i just wanna put this word for this moment. "It's normal to have arguments, but don't let it make you forget why you chose each other in the first place." i hope that not cringe at all lmao xD and yea for the cons and pros for this game. *Pros - have a good music/soundtrack…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →so proud can see game local looks like this
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Quite interesting in terms of story lore, lots of absurd, hilarious moments. Absolute game ✋🤚
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →11/10 story 11/10 plot twist
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Stay tuned for more cast announcements, game title and yes, the release date, really soon Anyway Troublemaker 1 and Troublemaker 2 available now! 🤘 "Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream" on Steam "Troublemaker 1: Raise Your Gang" on Steam, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Epic games, and GOG Stay Tune, Stay UwU
neutral · AI labelView post →this game is amazing and i recomended to you
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →8,8 it's a great game thoo :D
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was able to get back on my backlog and played Troublemaker 2: Beyond Dream. Comparing this game to the prequel, I kinda feel like Troublemaker 2 is when you take mix Yakuza and Saints Row humors together it creates this slapstick brawler game
neutral · AI labelView post →Support game lokal!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →good game for indonesia
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Best Storytelling: Teller's Duty 🇮🇩 Best Student Game: FiresOut! 🇲🇾 Best International Game: RailGods of Hysterra Rising Star: Petit Island 🇮🇩 Audience Choice: No Straight Roads 2 🇲🇾 Grand Jury: Troublemaker 2 🇮🇩 #seagameawards2025 #levelupkl2025
neutral · AI labelView post →must try bjir !!!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is very good !! I hope we got chapters 3 and we can continue playing it and knowing the ending of the story ;)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My review for TROUBLEMAKER 2 - Mixed but Overall Positive (After 100% Completion) After sinking in about 19 hours to fully complete the main story (all 21 chapters) and around 80% of the side quests, I've got mixed feelings on this one—it's got solid foundations that kept me playing through to the end, but some rough edges that could use polishing. Still, it's a worthwhile experience if you're into beat 'em up action. * Pros: - Graphics & Performance: Pretty stable overall; I didn't…
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