Risk of Rain (2013) (2013)

Developer: Hopoo Games
Publisher: Gearbox Publishing
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 29,822 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 8.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, high-stakes platformer where you push through relentless enemy waves, scavenge items, and try to survive one more run before perma-death resets everything.

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What players say

Players say it is a classic roguelite with an addictive loop and an excellent soundtrack, but many warn about frequent crashes and recommend the remaster instead. Difficulty is high and bosses are punishing, while co-op is hard to set up.

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