Rise to Ruins is a Simulation, Strategy game from Raymond Doerr with a 88% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Raymond Doerr
- Release year
- 2019
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $14.99
- Review signal
- 88% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows XP (64 Bit) Processor: Intel i5 or equivalent (Dual Core with Hyper-Threading) Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD 4400 or equivalent, 1280×720 resolution or higher. Storage: 1 GB available space Additional Notes: Java 8 or Higher Required (Bundled with product)
- Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7, 8 or 10 (64 Bit) Processor: Intel i5 or equivalent (Quad Core) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Most Dedicated GPUs, 1G+ VRAM / OpenGL 1.3+ Storage: 1 GB available space Sound Card: One that exists! Additional Notes: Java 8 or Higher Required (Bundled with product)
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Os X 10.7 or later Processor: Intel i5 or equivalent (Dual Core with Hyper-Threading) Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD 4400 or equivalent, 1280×720 resolution or higher. Storage: 1 GB available space Additional Notes: Java 8 or Higher Required (Bundled with product)
- Recommended
- OS: Os X 10.7 or later Processor: Intel i5 or equivalent (Quad Core) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Most Dedicated GPUs, 1G+ VRAM / OpenGL 1.3+ Storage: 1 GB available space Sound Card: One that exists! Additional Notes: Java 8 or Higher Required (Bundled with product)
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Most 64 Bit Linux Distros (Must support Java) Processor: Intel i5 or equivalent (Dual Core with Hyper-Threading) Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD 4400 or equivalent, 1280×720 resolution or higher. Storage: 1 GB available space Additional Notes: OracleJDK or OpenJDK 8 Required (OpenJDK bundled with product)
- Recommended
- OS: Most 64 Bit Linux Distros (Must support Java) Processor: Intel i5 or equivalent (Quad Core) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Most Dedicated GPUs, 1G+ VRAM / OpenGL 1.3+ Storage: 1 GB available space Sound Card: One that exists! Additional Notes: OracleJDK or OpenJDK 8 Required (OpenJDK bundled with product)
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Rise to Ruins is worth a closer look if you want base building, rural cozy, colony sim, and management.
Best for players who want rural cozy, emotional story, base building, and colony sim.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind.
base-building
Play styleBuilding a base, settlement, or colony is part of the loop.
rural-cozy
SettingThe setting has a quieter village, countryside, or small-town pull.
colony-sim
Play styleThe game is about keeping a group, base, or settlement working.
management
Play styleThe game asks you to run, improve, or balance a system over time.
farming
Play styleFarming, crops, or harvesting are part of the appeal.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
Steam review snapshots
You will have to defend your village.This is a colony sim, in the likes of Dwarf Fortress, Rimworld or Odd Realm.This is a colony sim, in the likes of Dwarf Fortress, Rimworld or Odd Realm.Colony management mixed with tower defense.Why it fits
Good for players who want colony sim management, base building, and a rural cozy setting. It blends base building, colony management, farming, exploration, and an emotional story in a single-player Simulation, Strategy game.
Who might skip it
Skip it if you dislike repetition or grind.