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RiftGuard

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58%Game Brain Score
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93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

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RiftGuard is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Artur Rezende and was released on September 2, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

RiftGuard is a dark auto-action roguelike. Manage resources, collect upgrades, and survive relentless enemy hordes in intense, strategic combat filled with blood and chaos.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews
music3 positive mentions
  • The game is fun and addictive, providing a fresh experience with each run.
  • It features well-crafted pixel art graphics and a great concept that hooks players in.
  • There is significant potential for future improvements, making it worth trying out in its current early access state.
  • The game feels bare-bones and lacks essential features like a pause option, settings menu, and keybinding.
  • There are bugs present, such as issues with Steam achievements and the ESC key ending runs unexpectedly.
  • The gameplay can become repetitive due to the absence of long-term progression mechanics.
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its fresh, roguelike experience with no long-term progression mechanics, ensuring each run feels unique. Players find it fun and engaging, highlighting its interesting mechanics and potential for future enhancements.

    • “Fun roguelike with a super interesting mechanic.”
    • “The gameplay is fun and engaging, showing promising potential for future improvements.”
    • “Every run is a fresh play with no long-term progression mechanic.”
    • “Also, don't hit the Esc key during gameplay.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring lovely compositions that enhance the experience; however, some users suggest that audio modulation during attacks could be improved to prevent ear fatigue.

    • “The music is absolutely enchanting, perfectly complementing the game's atmosphere.”
    • “The soundtrack is a beautiful blend of melodies that enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The audio design is impressive, with a variety of tracks that keep the gameplay engaging.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game boasts meticulously designed pixel art graphics that highlight a strong attention to detail, effectively enhancing its retro aesthetic.

    • “The game features well-crafted pixel art graphics, with attention to detail that enhances the retro style.”
    • “The visuals are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate designs that bring the game world to life.”
    • “The graphics are beautifully rendered, creating an immersive atmosphere that draws players into the experience.”
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RiftGuard is a casual strategy game.

RiftGuard is available on PC and Windows.

RiftGuard was released on September 2, 2025.

RiftGuard was developed by Artur Rezende.

RiftGuard has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

RiftGuard is a single player game.

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