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In "Rain World," you play as a slugcat, navigating a perilous environment after a flood separates you from your family. Hunt for food, evade predators, and explore ancient ruins in this survival platformer that emphasizes stealth and clever decision-making to uncover mysteries and reunite with your loved ones.

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4.45$
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Release Date

28 Mar, 2017

Publisher/Developer

Videocult, Akupara Games

Reviews

Steam: 94.58% positive (38514/40721)
Metacritic: 66/100

System Requirements

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: 4th Gen i3 / 1st Gen Ryzen
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD (Integrated), GeForce 6 Series / Radeon R7 Series
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

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Rain World Steam AI Review Summary

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Summary generated from 300 most useful Steam user reviews.

Users wrote

Rain World is a challenging survival platformer praised for its unique ecosystem, stunning visuals, and atmospheric storytelling, though its difficulty and lack of guidance frustrate many players.

Last updated: 2026-03-06

Most Mentioned Advantages

  • Beautiful Art and Atmosphere (15 mentions) - The game features stunning pixel art visuals and an immersive atmosphere that creates a hauntingly beautiful post-apocalyptic world.
  • Complex AI Ecosystem (12 mentions) - Creatures have realistic AI behaviors, creating a living ecosystem where predators hunt prey and interact with each other independently of the player.
  • Unique Gameplay Experience (10 mentions) - The game offers a distinctive survival experience where players must learn to navigate a harsh world as prey rather than a traditional hero.
  • Deep Lore and Storytelling (8 mentions) - Rich environmental storytelling and mysterious lore reward players who explore and piece together the world's history and meaning.
  • Procedural Animation (6 mentions) - Creatures move using procedural animation, making their movements feel natural and unique rather than following pre-set animations.

Most Mentioned Disadvantages

  • Extremely Difficult and Unforgiving (18 mentions) - The game is brutally hard with frequent deaths, harsh time limits, and enemies that can kill the player instantly, making it frustrating for many.
  • Poor Tutorial and Guidance (14 mentions) - The game provides minimal instruction, leaving players confused about objectives, controls, and mechanics, especially in the beginning.
  • Unresponsive Controls (10 mentions) - The movement system feels floaty and imprecise, with controls that can be difficult to master and sometimes unresponsive during critical moments.
  • Frustrating Screen Transitions (8 mentions) - Abrupt screen changes can lead to unfair deaths as players cannot see what's coming on the next screen, creating blind spots and traps.
  • Inconsistent Progression (7 mentions) - Save points are far apart, and death often resets significant progress, making exploration and learning the game's systems time-consuming and punishing.

Compared Games

  • (5 mentions) - Several reviewers compare Rain World to Hollow Knight, noting similar metroidvania elements but emphasizing Rain World's harsher difficulty and more complex AI ecosystem.
  • (4 mentions) - The game is frequently compared to Dark Souls for its difficulty and learning curve, though reviewers note Rain World focuses more on survival and ecosystem simulation than combat.
  • (3 mentions) - Some players compare the movement mechanics to Celeste, though they note Rain World's controls are less precise and more organic, requiring different skills to master.
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Rain World: A Survival Adventure

You play as a slugcat, navigating a perilous world filled with threats. Separated from your family due to a catastrophic flood, your survival hinges on finding food and shelter between life-threatening rainstorms.

Explore the remnants of an ancient civilization while avoiding the sharp teeth of deadly predators. Each area presents its own challenges, filled with strange creatures and hidden secrets waiting to be uncovered. The game draws inspiration from the aesthetics of 16-bit classics, blending them into a captivating survival platformer.

Utilizing clever decision-making is essential: hunt effectively, evade dangerous foes, and exploit the ecosystem around you. You must be stealthy and cunning, as the predators are not only relentless but intelligent, constantly seeking their next meal—whether that be you or each other.

Master your surroundings and turn the strengths of others to your advantage. Your ultimate goal is to reunite with your family before time runs out. Will you survive the relentless downpours and uncover the mysteries of this world? Dive into Rain World and see if you can make it through!


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