River City Ransom: Underground on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

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Alex and Ryan must take to the streets to help a new crop of fighters. You'll earn money, unlock moves, and upgrade your skills in a sprawling city. This modern take on an old classic features over 500 unique street fighting moves, dozens of weapons, and fun online multiplayer modes.

River City Ransom: Underground is a beat 'em up, action and retro game developed and published by Conatus Creative Inc..
Released on February 27th 2017 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 3 languages: English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese.

It has received 2,452 reviews of which 1,861 were positive and 591 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 5.98€ on Gamivo.

The Steam community has classified River City Ransom: Underground into these genres:

Beat 'em up Action Retro Indie RPG Pixel Graphics PvE Action RPG PvP Local Co-Op Online Co-Op 2D Co-op Competitive Open World Cartoon Local Multiplayer Side Scroller 4 Player Local Great Soundtrack

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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
  • OS *: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8Ghz or equivalent
  • Memory: 3 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512MB GPU, DirectX 9, Shader Model 2.0 (XNA 4.0 Reach Profile)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 120 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: A faster processor may be required for online multiplayer. XInput devices supported.
MacOS
  • OS: Latest macOS version
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8Ghz or equivalent
  • Memory: 3 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512MB GPU, OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
  • Storage: 120 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: A faster processor may be required for online multiplayer. SDL_GameController devices supported.
Linux
  • OS: glibc 2.15+, 32/64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8Ghz or equivalent
  • Memory: 3 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512MB GPU, OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
  • Storage: 120 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: A faster processor may be required for online multiplayer. SDL_GameController devices supported.

User reviews & Ratings

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May 2025
A outstanding combo system with significant depth for the genre. I had fun leveling up. Then, purchasing food and special items from the diffrent shops to fill in the various attributes, after leveling up. For a stronger, harder hitting fighter. Along with, buying all the additional attacks from the dojo's to perform more efficient and creative combos with the character. RCRU, is not too difficult of a side scrolling brawler. Especially, if you understand the game & system mechanics. Many people didn't understand them at all. Which is why other reviewers are negatively pointing out its difficulty. Citing, it is too challenging. So, in turn they struggled at every moment with every aspect of the game because of their lack of knowledge. Never finding the gameplay loop and fun of it all. Instead, being frustrated the entire time. What a misunderstood beat 'em up RCRU truly is. After completing RCRU, this early 90's influenced continuation of the original US NES release, is now on my all time beat em up list. Paul, is one of the most fun characters I have ever piloted in this genre. He played as well as controlled very solid on my Sanwa fight stick. Legitimately, being a walking one man army. Once you've completed his entire moveset, it's just like let's go! I literally played post game, just to aimlessly walk around performing stylish combos on the enemies. I had a satisfyingly great experience! Lastly, the visuals in this title are well animated. This is easily one of the best looking "River City" games. If not the best! The pixel art and character expression is absolute quality work and superbly done. A retro inspired delight. 4 player online play, is a plus. Intergrading where you left off in single player. Seemlessly, allowing you to play with friends. The characters, all play differently from one to another. Each needing to be leveled up and upgraded individually. Offering plenty of replayability and unique experiences every play through. Terrifically enjoyable on the Steam Deck. If you like beat 'em ups, this is a misunderstood, must play, gem!
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March 2025
The story is completely bizarre but at the same time it works since it follows the American continuity so it just feels right. Combat is AWESOME all the characters control super well and aside from some confusing inputs pulling off combos is tight and rewarding. Love this game!
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Jan. 2025
It's the best beat'em up right now. It's not like using the franchise name and releasing another Beat'em up with 30-year-old mechanics. They actually improved it and added combos and fluid fighting mechanics. Unlike other “new” Beat'em up releases. I actually want to name names and curse them a lot but whatever. Definitely worth buying and playing with friends (Online, couch co-op etc.)
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Jan. 2025
8/10 - Absolutely loved RCR back on the NES days and was glad to see a sequel that is true to the original just with better pixel art. The fact that the cast of playable characters all have individualized move sets is an awesome added touch. Looking forward to trying out other characters. My only complaint would be moving vertically feels slow since you cant sprint that way. It is a hard game at first, but once you get your rhythm going then things start becoming easier for a time.
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Aug. 2024
River City Ransom: Underground is a fantastic beat 'em up game that captures the retro charm of the original while adding new features and improved graphics
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Frequently Asked Questions

River City Ransom: Underground is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.

River City Ransom: Underground is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.

River City Ransom: Underground received 1,861 positive votes out of a total of 2,452 achieving a rating of 7.34.
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River City Ransom: Underground was developed and published by Conatus Creative Inc..

River City Ransom: Underground is playable and fully supported on Windows.

River City Ransom: Underground is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

River City Ransom: Underground is playable and fully supported on Linux.

River City Ransom: Underground offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

River City Ransom: Underground offers both Co-op and PvP modes.

There is a DLC available for River City Ransom: Underground. Explore additional content available for River City Ransom: Underground on Steam.

River City Ransom: Underground does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

River City Ransom: Underground supports Remote Play Together. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.

River City Ransom: Underground 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 River City Ransom: Underground.

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River City Ransom: Underground
19.99€ -71% 19.99€ 5.98€
7.3
1,861
591
Game modes
Multiplayer
Features
Online players
0
Developer
Conatus Creative Inc.
Publisher
Conatus Creative Inc.
Release 27 Feb 2017
Platforms
Remote Play
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