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Risk of Rain 2

202087/100
ShooterAdventureIndie

Roguelike · Sci-Fi · Survival

A roguelike third-person shooter, Risk of Rain 2 hinges on its escalating difficulty curve and the thrill of constructing absurdly powerful builds. Each run presents a relentless onslaught of enemies, demanding quick reflexes and tactical adaptability. The game's core loop, driven by item collection and the constant threat of being overwhelmed, keeps players hooked, always chasing the next overpowered combination amidst a hail of bullets and explosions.

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Risk of Rain 2 follows the crew of UES: Safe Travels as they try to find UES: Contact Light and any survivors along their path. They have to try and survive the hostile wildlife and environment as difficulty increases over time, navigating Petrichor V via the teleporters strewn across the entire planet. The crew loop endlessly through many distinct environments, but end upon the moon to defeat the final boss. With each run, you’ll learn the patterns of your foes, and even the longest odds can be overcome with enough skill. A unique scaling system means both you and your foes limitlessly increase in power over the course of a game–what once was a bossfight will in time become a common enemy. Myriad survivors, items, enemies, and bosses return to Risk 2, and many new ones are joining the fight. Brand new survivors like the Artificer and MUL-T debut alongside classic survivors such as the Engineer, Huntress, and–of course–the Commando. With over 75 items to unlock and exploit, each run will keep you cleverly strategizing your way out of sticky situations.

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2021 · Shooter

Like Risk of Rain 2, Returnal throws you into a hostile alien world with relentless combat and a roguelike loop, but layers a compelling, fragmented narrative that deepens with each run.

Why recommended

  • Fast-paced third-person bullet-hell combat against swarms of alien creatures, demanding constant movement and precise dodging, akin to Risk of Rain 2's escalating chaos
  • Criteria - Strong Story is delivered through environmental storytelling, audio logs, and unsettling first-person sequences that unravel the protagonist's past and the planet's mysteries
  • The roguelike structure means each death resets your progress, but permanent story elements and character upgrades slowly push you towards understanding the cycle
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While a top-down hack-and-slash, Hades II shares Risk of Rain 2's addictive roguelike progression and deep character builds, but with an even stronger emphasis on narrative and character development.

Why recommended

  • Addictive roguelike loop where each run offers new boons, weapons, and challenges, encouraging experimentation and skill mastery similar to Risk of Rain 2's item synergies
  • Criteria - Strong Story is central, with named characters, evolving relationships, and narrative progression that unfolds across multiple runs and deaths
  • Focuses on single-player progression and skill-based combat, rewarding players for learning enemy patterns and optimizing their builds
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Dead Cells offers the same adrenaline-fueled combat and roguelite progression as Risk of Rain 2, but with a Metroidvania-inspired world design and a narrative that slowly reveals itself through repeated runs.

Why recommended

  • Combines frantic, skill-based combat with roguelite elements, where each run is different due to randomized level layouts and item drops, echoing Risk of Rain 2's replayability
  • Criteria - Adventure is a core component, as players explore interconnected biomes, unlock new paths, and uncover secrets within the castle, reminiscent of Risk of Rain 2's stage progression
  • The game is designed primarily for a Singleplayer experience, offering a challenging yet rewarding journey for solo players
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Prey swaps Risk of Rain 2's pure action for a more deliberate blend of shooter, RPG, and immersive sim, but maintains the sci-fi survival horror themes and a deep, branching narrative.

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  • Survival in a hostile, isolated sci-fi environment (a space station overrun by aliens) where resources are scarce and every encounter is a threat, similar to Risk of Rain 2's escalating difficulty
  • Criteria - Strong Story with moral choices, multiple endings, and a rich lore delivered through environmental details, audio logs, and character interactions
  • Emphasizes exploration and discovery (Adventure) within a complex, interconnected space station, rewarding players for thorough investigation and creative problem-solving
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