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Risk of Rain

Original title: Risk of Rain - November 8, 2013
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ShooterAdventureRole-playing (RPG)PlatformIndieHack and slash/Beat 'em up
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Studio:Chucklefish Games
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Soundtrack:Original soundtrack by Chris Christodoulou (17 tracks) — a cult-favorite score that returned for every sequel
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Game Details
Developer
Hopoo Games
Publisher
Chucklefish Games
Studio
Chucklefish Games
Genres
Shooter, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Platform, Indie, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Platforms
PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Linux, PlayStation Vita
Release Date
November 8, 2013
Metacritic ScoreMetacritic
77
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Story

Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.

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Crew & Contributors 4
Chris Christodoulou
Chris Christodoulou
Audio & Music • Composer
Duncan Drummond
Duncan Drummond
Production • Producer
Paul Morse
Paul Morse
Production • Producer
Duncan Drummond
Duncan Drummond
Game Direction • Designer

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Data aggregated from 3 sources: IGDB, RAWG, Metacritic
Last updated: 15.07.2026
Business
BudgetReported
$30,481 raised on Kickstarter (goal $7,000; April-May 2013)
the campaign that funded two university students' first game
kickstarter.com
Revenue
Not disclosed

Kickstarter total is official; lifetime sales of the 2013 original were never separately disclosed (the franchise's multi-million figures are dominated by Risk of Rain 2).

Time to Beat
Main Story3h
Main + Extras18h
Completionist56h
Language Support
Language
AudioSubUI
English
✔✔✔
Content Rating
Violence
Alcohol Reference
Fantasy Violence
Mild Blood
Mild Language
Alcohol
Tobacco
Drug
Violência (Violence)
PEGI 7
ESRB E10+
ACB M
GRAC 12+
CLASS_IND 10
USK 12
System Requirements
Minimum
OS:Windows Vista / 7
CPU:2.5 GHz
RAM:1 GB RAM
GPU:Direct X9.0c Compatible Card
Storage:130 MB available space Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller or Direct Input compatible controller
DirectX:Version 9.0
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Data aggregated from 3 sources: IGDB, RAWG, Metacritic
Last updated: 15.07.2026