Carefully designed, beautifully remastered, and loaded with new ways to play—Risk of Rain is back and better than ever! Dive into the iconic roguelike full of unique loot combinations, enhanced with new Survivors, overhauled multiplayer, fan favorite content from Risk of Rain 2, and more!
Players choose from a roster of 15 unique survivors, each with distinct abilities and playstyles. The goal is to fight through increasingly challenging levels filled with deadly enemies and bosses, ultimately reaching the final level and escaping the planet. The difficulty ramps up the longer a run lasts, incentivizing players to progress quickly.
The diverse cast of playable survivors offers a wide range of gameplay experiences. For example, the Commando excels at long-range combat, the Engineer can deploy turrets to provide support, and the Acrid is a melee-focused toxic damage dealer. The game also introduces alternate skill variants for most characters, significantly changing how a survivor plays. The Enforcer's Shield Dash allows them to charge through enemies and projectiles, while the Chef's Toxic Smoke Grenade creates an area of effect damage over time.
Collecting items is crucial, as they provide powerful buffs and abilities that can dramatically impact a run. Experimenting with different item combinations and discovering unexpected synergies is a key part of the gameplay. Pairing the Ukulele, which causes attacks to chain lightning, with the Brilliant Behemoth, which makes attacks explode, can create a devastating feedback loop of chained explosions.
The game is known for its punishing difficulty, with enemies becoming increasingly numerous and powerful over time. However, players can tweak the amount of damage dealt and received, as well as experiment with various Artifacts that can dramatically alter the gameplay, such as randomizing equipment or spawning a constant stream of enemies. These options allow players of all skill levels to find an appropriate challenge.
As players progress through runs and unlock new content, the gameplay becomes even deeper. Completing various objectives, such as defeating specific bosses or reaching certain milestones, will unlock new survivors, items, and other content, keeping the experience fresh and engaging.