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Rivals of Aether II is the sequel to the hit indie fighting game, Rivals of Aether. Play as both new and returning elemental fighters in the next generation of platform fighters.

Rivals of Aether II is a fighting, multiplayer and indie game developed by Aether Studios and published by Aether Studios and offbrand games.
Released on October 23rd 2024 is available on Windows, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.

It has received 7,294 reviews of which 5,963 were positive and 1,331 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 12.49€ on Steam with a 50% discount, but you can find it for 9.98€ on Eneba.


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System requirements

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Windows
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Window 10+ 64 Bit
  • Processor: 3.0 GHz Dual core
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, AMD Radeon RX 470, or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space

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63 hours played
Oct. 2026
Support the best smash clone on pc or it will go away like the rest. This game is the most fun I've had with smash since project m. I like smash ultimate, but this game has a way better pace.
130 hours played
July 2026
The only actual criticism I have for the game (that isn't the sweaty Project M playerbase) is that a fleshed out solo mode or character specific tutorials would be nice. This game is a solid 10/10 for me otherwise. You will have more fun going into the game if you've played smash or other platfighters before, especially competitively since the average player in this game is already at a decently high skill level. Anyway, Zetterburn and Galvin players don't deserve human rights. If you play either of these please never speak to me or breathe in my direction.
2 hours played
June 2026
This game feels like the Dr. Robotnik's Ring Racers to Rivals of Aether's SRB2Kart. I know this game holds promise to a certain other player base, which is why I'm leaving a good rating, but a RoA1 head like me has a bit too much trouble getting along with the game. Maaaybe I'll just stick to the original Rivals of Aether. ^v^"
752 hours played
May 2026
Anyone who is a fan of the platform fighter genre should consider giving Rivals of Aether II a chance. The way the developers treat this game is second to none in the fighting game community. Since launch they have been dropping two patches a month, a new character every 3 months, and actually listening to feedback from the players. Cherry on top, there is no predatory pricing or battlepasses that you might expect from a live service game. It is clear the developers really believe in their game and refuse to take advantage of it's dedicated playerbase. The game plays most similarly to Melee & Project M than its predecessor. Because of that, many active players have been competing in the genre for years prior to picking up this game. I mention that because the learning curve can be steep. The community is tight-knit and very welcoming (imo), with many discords and online tournaments to spectate and compete in. It's an extremely rewarding competitive game, that at it's best, highlights the best of what a platform fighter has to offer. The developers are continuing to add new characters, stages, and items, and at some point are planning to make a story mode for as long as they can. They also released full workshop support for the game, meaning overtime we are going to see custom characters similarly to RoA1 workshop. If you do pick up the game, I would be happy to answer any questions you may have! Feel free to add me on Steam.
26 hours played
May 2026
Great game, but impossible to play against a human as a new player. The sheer knowledge and skill gap between Stone 300 and Stone 350 is immense (this is the lowest rank tier). Even if this wasn't the case, there are so few new players that I was constantly up against people not even in my rank. If you already play platform fighters I think this is a great option. But if you don't have experience don't expect a fair matchup, unless you are willing to dedicate many hours to close the massive skill/knowledge gap. Unfortunately, unless a game like this has a massive player base, it is doomed to only accrue players from similar games who have hundreds of hours of experience, as there is no respite for players like me. That's not on the devs at all. It's just an unfortunate reality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rivals of Aether II is currently priced at 12.49€ on Steam.

Yes, Rivals of Aether II is currently available at a 50% discount. You can purchase it for 12.49€ on Steam.

Yes, Rivals of Aether II received 5,963 positive votes out of a total of 7,294 achieving a rating of 7.96.
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Rivals of Aether II was developed by Aether Studios and published by Aether Studios and offbrand games.

Yes, Rivals of Aether II is playable and fully supported on Windows.

No, Rivals of Aether II is not playable on MacOS.

No, Rivals of Aether II is not playable on Linux.

Yes, Rivals of Aether II is playable and fully supported on Steam Deck.

Yes, Rivals of Aether II is playable and fully supported on Steam Machine.

No, Rivals of Aether II does not support VR.

Rivals of Aether II is a multi-player game.

Rivals of Aether II features PvP mode where you can test your skills against other players.

No, Rivals of Aether II does not currently offer any DLC.

Yes, Rivals of Aether II is fully integrated with Steam Workshop. Visit Steam Workshop.

Yes, Rivals of Aether II supports Remote Play Together. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.

Yes, Rivals of Aether II is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Rivals of Aether II.

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Steam reviews 18 October 2026 09:51 UTC

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Rivals of Aether II
Rating
8.0
5,963
1,331
Game modes
Multiplayer
Features
Online players
579
Developer
Aether Studios
Publisher
Aether Studios, offbrand games
Release 23 Oct 2024
Platforms
Remote Play
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