Risk of Rain (2013) is a Action, RPG game from Hopoo Games with a 93% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by tense, single-player, co-op.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Hopoo Games
- Release year
- 2013
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $1.99
- Review signal
- 93% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows Vista / 7 Processor: 2.5 GHz Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: Direct X9.0c Compatible Card DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 130 MB available space Additional Notes: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller or Direct Input compatible controller
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Mac OS X 10.6+ Processor: 2.5 GHz Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 2.1+ Support, and recommended dedicated graphics card with 128 MB of RAM Storage: 130 MB available space Additional Notes: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller or Direct Input compatible controller
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Any Linux Distribution 2012+ Processor: 2.5 GHz Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 2.1+ Support, and recommended dedicated graphics card with 128 MB of RAM Storage: 130 MB available space Additional Notes: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller or Direct Input compatible controller
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Risk of Rain (2013) is worth a closer look if you want great with friends, strong atmosphere, chaotic fun, and farming.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, chaotic fun, pixel art, and great with friends.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind and technical roughness.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
chaotic-fun
ToneThe appeal is messy, funny, and unpredictable rather than polished calm.
farming
Play styleFarming, crops, or harvesting are part of the appeal.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
Steam review snapshots
I'm still pissed off by the balance here though, 8/10, but eh, Command + Sacrifice and farm away if you're lazy, idc[b]Gameplay: Fun platformer roguelike game with good combat mechanics and unlockables Art: Nice pixel art style and good minimalistic environments Music: Amazing…[b]Gameplay: Fun platformer roguelike game with good combat mechanics and unlockables Art: Nice pixel art style and good minimalistic environments Music: Amazing…This feature helps the game’s replayability.Why it fits
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, chaotic fun, and a replayable co-op-friendly experience. It stands out for its tense mood, chaotic energy, pixel art, and reasons to return.
Who might skip it
Skip it if you dislike repetition, grind, or technical roughness.