Rain World is a Action, Adventure game from Videocult with a 95% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by tense, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Videocult
- Release year
- 2017
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $2.49
- Review signal
- 95% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: 4th Gen i3 / 1st Gen Ryzen Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD (Integrated), GeForce 6 Series / Radeon R7 Series Storage: 4 GB available space
- Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: 6th Gen i5 / 2nd Gen Ryzen (or better) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce 7 Series / Radeon RX400 Series (or better) Storage: 4 GB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Mac OS X 10.7 Processor: Dual Core 2.4 Ghz Memory: 2 GB RAM
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Rain World is worth a closer look if you want exploration, strong atmosphere, great with friends, and emotional story.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, emotional story, pixel art, and exploration.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding and repetition or grind.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
Steam review snapshots
Every shortcut you discover, every shelter you barely reach, every creature you learn to read feels like knowledge you actually earned—not something…the pixel art environments are unbelievable at times, so gorgeous.Combined with the emotional story of a lost little creature looking for emotional clarity, I can't stop.the music, usually atmospheric and unearthly, is at the very least always the perfect companion to gameplay.Why it fits
Best for players who want exploration, strong atmosphere, and an emotional story. Exploration is the main draw, with a world that rewards learning its spaces. Strong atmosphere and pixel art shape the experience, and the story is framed as affecting.
Who might skip it
Skip if you want clear onboarding, low repetition, or a loop that avoids grind.