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Risk of Rain 2

Risk of Rain 2

Escape a chaotic alien planet by fighting through hordes of frenzied monsters – with your friends, or on your own. Combine loot in surprising ways and master each character until you become the havoc you feared upon your first crash landing.

94%
Very Positive
DeveloperHopoo Games
Publishers2K, Gearbox Publishing
Release DateAug 11, 2020
-67%
$24.99$8.24
Peak Players74.9K
Metacritic85
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Indie
AI Review Summary

Risk of Rain 2 is a highly addictive 3rd-person roguelite praised for its deep replayability, diverse character classes, and iconic soundtrack. While it offers a premier experience in both solo and co-op play, recent technical issues regarding multiplayer stability and controller support have caused frustration within the community.

Pros

  • Exceptional replayability driven by diverse item stacking and a rewarding unlock system.95%
  • Engaging gameplay that scales well for both solo players and cooperative groups.90%
  • Outstanding soundtrack and atmospheric audio design that enhances the experience.85%
  • Smooth performance and optimization that allows the game to run well on lower-end hardware.80%
  • A wide variety of survivors with unique playstyles that keep the combat fresh.85%

Cons

  • Persistent multiplayer connectivity issues and broken lobby functionality.80%
  • Poor native controller support and lack of optimization for Steam Deck inputs.70%
  • Frustrating bugs and glitches that can end long-duration runs unexpectedly.60%
  • Negative sentiment regarding the game's direction and polish following the developer transition to Gearbox.50%
  • Heavy reliance on RNG for power-ups which can lead to inconsistent difficulty spikes.60%

Notable Mentions

  • The game has a very active modding scene supported by tools like R2ModMan.
  • Reviewers highlight an average playtime of nearly 100 hours, suggesting high long-term value.
  • Despite being a 3D transition for the series, it is frequently compared favorably to its 2D predecessors.
Confidence: 61%
Based on the 196 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 9, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
8.7K
Peak · last 90 days
10.4K
All-time peak
74.9K

Price

Current price
$24.99$8.24-67%
Lowest tracked
$8.24since Nov 23, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
97%
All-time positive
94%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews352.1K
Positive: 330.3K (94%)Negative: 21.8K (6%)

4%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

97h

Avg Playtime at Review

79%

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