Rain World (2017)

Developer: Videocult
Publisher: Akupara Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 54,719 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 18 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You struggle alone through a beautiful, hostile ecosystem where every cautious step can mean life or death.

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What players say

Players describe Rain World as a hostile, living ecosystem that ignores the player, making survival a constant struggle. It is brutally difficult and provides almost no direction, leading to many feeling lost, but the world's beauty and emergent interactions keep those who persist deeply engaged. Some players also note that important movement techniques are not taught, requiring outside research.

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