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Rhyolite

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81%Game Brain Score
replayability, music
gameplay, story
100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

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Rhyolite is a multiplayer action adventure game. It was developed by Long Lost and was released on December 11, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Rhyolite is an action roguelite game where you survive chaotic battles against a ghost train by adapting to random attacks, swapped players, and misplaced items. Featuring challenging single-player mode with AI assistance and up to 4-player online co-op, each run offers unique enemy patterns, curses, and train upgrades. Immerse yourself in intense, dynamic combat with an original soundtrack by Josie Brechner.

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews
replayability3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Rhyolite offers a unique and chaotic co-op experience that is both fun and engaging, making it perfect for playing with friends.
  • The game features a variety of tasks and clever puzzles that keep each run fresh and exciting, with a good balance of challenge and accessibility.
  • Players appreciate the game's replayability, character progression, and the ability to customize gameplay, which enhances the overall experience.
  • Some players feel that the early rounds can be too easy, leading to a lack of excitement until the difficulty ramps up later in the game.
  • There are occasional clunky item-switching mechanics that can disrupt the flow of gameplay, especially in chaotic moments.
  • While the game is fun, some players desire more permanent progression elements to enhance the sense of growth throughout their runs.
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its unique concept and accessibility, making it easy to learn while remaining engaging. Players enjoy the dynamic challenges that arise unexpectedly, adding excitement to the experience, and appreciate the customization options that enhance their gameplay. Overall, it combines fun mechanics with a thrilling roguelike experience.

    • “Its concept is unique and the gameplay is easy to get the hang of.”
    • “I'm only partway in but have been enjoying it very much...the graphics and music set the tone well and the gameplay is easy to learn and fun.”
    • “Each time you think you've mastered the gameplay and are collaborating like a well-oiled train engine, a curse will throw a wrench into your works.”
    • “Imagine my joy when my mechanic got to level 3 and I could make repairs without a toolbox, allowing me to carry a welder around and not have to go back and forth to retrieve either the welder or toolbox based on the repair job that needed to be done ASAP.”
    • “Great roguelike with a completely unique setting and gameplay loop.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game captivates players with its intriguing narrative and hidden elements, such as easter eggs and puzzles that enhance the experience. Reviewers appreciate the depth of the backstory and express excitement about the potential developments as they progress through the game. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a standout feature that adds to the game's appeal.

    • “Super intrigued to see where the story goes!”
    • “What's special about Rhyolite are the easter eggs you find and the puzzles that have to then be solved (within an already difficult run!) to progress the hidden story.”
    • “What's special about Rhyolite are the easter eggs you find and the puzzles that have to be solved (within an already difficult run!) to progress the hidden story.”
    • “So instead of just giving a boilerplate review, let me tell you a story:”
    • “A bit of a backstory here: I covered this game on the YouTube channel and really enjoyed what was here in the demo alone.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the game's strong replayability, citing enjoyable character leveling, engaging roguelike elements, and a robust demo experience that encourages extended play. Overall, the game offers significant replay value, making it a fun choice for single-player sessions.

    • “I really enjoy leveling the characters to unlock new abilities, and the roguelike elements are great for replayability!”
    • “Overall, a really fun game with plenty of replayability!”
    • “This game had the most robust and replayable demo I have ever encountered, and also the only demo in my Steam library that has 52+ hours played!”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for effectively setting the tone and enhancing the overall experience, complementing the graphics and gameplay. Players appreciate its nostalgic quality, particularly in relation to the old-timey train setting, contributing to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.

    • “I'm only partway in but have been enjoying it very much...the graphics and music set the tone well and the gameplay is easy to learn and fun.”
    • “I love the old-timey train setting, art design, and music.”
    • “Solid fun game music to complete the experience.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its chaotic and entertaining co-op gameplay, where players experience a mix of laughter and excitement while solving clever hidden puzzles. The combination of frantic teamwork and rewarding challenges contributes to a fun and engaging atmosphere.

    • “A chaotic and hilarious co-op game with clever hidden puzzles.”
    • “My first round was absolute chaos; there was screaming and laughing while I attempted to solve the puzzle of how to get each signal. Noticing I could get 5, I aimed to get all of them and was rewarded with a bonus, so I wanted more.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their unique art style and effective camera work, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. Additionally, the visuals and music contribute significantly to setting the game's tone, making it enjoyable for players.

    • “I'm only partway in but have been enjoying it very much. The graphics and music set the tone well, and the gameplay is easy to learn and fun.”
    • “I really do enjoy this style of game. The camera view works for what you're doing, and the art and visuals make the game unique.”
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Rhyolite is a action adventure game.

Rhyolite is available on PC and Windows.

Rhyolite was released on December 11, 2025.

Rhyolite was developed by Long Lost.

Rhyolite has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its replayability but disliked it for its gameplay.

Rhyolite is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

Similar games include Ember Knights, SWORN, Shape of Dreams, Rampage Knights, One Way Heroics and others.