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This 360-degree shooter/platformer hybrid lets you choreograph a ‘dance of destruction’ in insanely spectacular battles and set-pieces. RIVE feels like the explosive games of yore, pumping megapixels in true 21st century style.

RIVE is a action, twin stick shooter and arcade game developed by Two Tribes and published by Two Tribes Publishing.
Released on September 13th 2016 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 13 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Portuguese - Brazil, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Turkish.

It has received 999 reviews of which 841 were positive and 158 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 14.79€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Instant Gaming.

The Steam community has classified RIVE into these genres:

Action Twin Stick Shooter Arcade Side Scroller Shoot 'Em Up Indie Bullet Hell Platformer Shooter Difficult 2D Singleplayer Robots

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Dual Core, 2.5Ghz or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce 8000 series (discrete)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
MacOS
  • OS: Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion)
  • Processor: Dual Core, 2.5Ghz or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce 8000 series (discrete)
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
Linux
  • OS: Linux
  • Processor: Dual Core, 2.5Ghz or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce 8000 series (discrete)
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

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Dec. 2025
TL;DR: Nice, short sidescroller/bullet-hell/platform game. Good for a sale. Nice to finish on a weekend. --- Finished the campaign in 5 hours, but it has extra challenges/levels, and a Hardcore mode. I'm not planning to continue playing, I had a good time, but I consider this game finished, on my end. All in all, pretty nice short game. Story The story is campy, doesn't take itself too seriously, and it's... meh. Doesn't do anything for me, but I appreciate it's there. Mechanics The movement and shooting mechanics are good, basic but flexible, and pretty fun to play with. The enemies are interesting and vary enough for the campaign's playground. Art/Graphics/Music The art/graphics do the job. Clear enough to understand what's going on, simple enough to respect the laidback style of the campaign and the game in general. The music sounds really, really good. I'm not sure if it fits the tone of the game though, it's more orchestral and serious sounding. But damm, I'm gonna look up the music artist, to see if they made something else to enjoy.
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Nov. 2025
Nice game, but Proton needed on Linux to fix bug at mission 4.
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Oct. 2025
RIVE is the kind of game that reminds you why “old-school” doesn’t have to mean “outdated.” Developed by the now-retired Dutch studio Two Tribes, it’s a ferocious, metal-plated side scrolling shooter that blends bullet-hell chaos with slick platforming and a knowing sense of humor. From the moment you boot it up, RIVE makes one thing clear: it’s here to kick your ass and have fun doing it. You control a grizzled pilot trapped inside a starship full of murderous robots, using twin-stick controls to blast your way through tightly designed stages that demand constant focus and precision. The movement feels wonderfully fluid, the shooting tight and responsive. Enemies come from every direction, explosions fill the screen and the game never apologizes for its difficulty; instead, it celebrates it. Each encounter feels like a skill check wrapped in spectacular, neon-coated destruction. What really sells RIVE, though, is its tone. The writing is full of self-aware quips that poke fun at gaming clichés while still delivering genuine charm. The hero’s sarcastic commentary and the snarky AI that accompanies him keep the intensity balanced with humor, making death after death surprisingly bearable. The soundtrack, too, deserves mention: a pounding electronic score that keeps your pulse racing. That said, RIVE isn’t for everyone. It’s brutally hard, occasionally frustrating, and short enough that some may feel it ends just as you fully adapt to its rhythm. But within its few hours lies a perfect storm of design: pure arcade precision meeting modern craftsmanship. It's explosive, challenging and refreshingly honest in its design. RIVE is a farewell letter to an era of games that demanded mastery, and proof that Two Tribes went out in a blaze of glory.
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Oct. 2025
RIVE is an intense, visually stunning action game that combines fast-paced gameplay with challenging mechanics, offering an exhilarating experience for fans of retro-inspired shooters.
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Feb. 2025
one of the most underrated games. loved the mechanics and art style. maybe you wont play for the second time but at least one time is mandatory to see how a platformer should be done. strongly suggesting.
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Frequently Asked Questions

RIVE is currently priced at 14.79€ on Steam.

RIVE is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 14.79€ on Steam.

RIVE received 841 positive votes out of a total of 999 achieving a rating of 7.99.
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RIVE was developed by Two Tribes and published by Two Tribes Publishing.

RIVE is playable and fully supported on Windows.

RIVE is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

RIVE is playable and fully supported on Linux.

RIVE is a single-player game.

RIVE does not currently offer any DLC.

RIVE does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

RIVE does not support Steam Remote Play.

RIVE 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 RIVE.

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