Rip Current

About Rip Current

Rip Current is a single player shooter game with a horror theme. It was developed by Breaking Dimensions and was released on September 23, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Rip Current is a horror game set in a cryptic research facility where genetic experiments, in a bid to strengthen aquatic ecosystems, have spiraled out of control. Navigate flooded corridors, uncover the fate of the scientists, and survive the prehistoric apex predators stalking the depths.

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83%Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews

story11 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

Unique blend of underwater survival horror with dinosaur encounters creates a fresh and immersive atmosphere.
Good variety and realistic modeling of dinosaurs, with memorable creatures like the Spinosaurus and Mosasaurus adding to the suspense.
Gameplay balances stealth and combat well, with resource management adding tension and encouraging thoughtful play.

Short game length with limited story content and replay value; some feel it is too brief for the price.
Technical issues including awkward dinosaur AI and movement, occasional bugs, and graphical glitches detract from immersion.
Voice acting and some character reactions lack emotion, reducing the impact of the narrative and atmosphere.

story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions
The story is generally described as straightforward and engaging, blending sci-fi horror with prehistoric terror through environmental storytelling in a research facility setting. While some find the narrative thin or clichéd, others appreciate its immersive atmosphere and coherent delivery, though many wish for more depth or extended content. Overall, it provides a solid, if not groundbreaking, backdrop that complements the gameplay well.
- “Built around a combination of underwater exploration, dinosaur horror, and investigative storytelling, the game places players inside the troubled post salvos research facility, a deep-sea installation that once housed ambitious scientific projects aimed at restoring marine ecosystems through genetic engineering.”
- “The developers make effective use of environmental storytelling, allowing players to absorb the tragedy of the station through its ruined laboratories, flooded chambers, and scattered evidence of the disaster that unfolded before their arrival.”
- “The story line is genuinely a thought-provoking scenario that really just feels refreshing and modern, and the perfectly timed jump scares throughout are just a downright terrifying thrill.”
- “The storyline was uninspired, leaning heavily on the tired “go to a research facility” trope.”
- “No graphics, no good sound, no iconic story.”
- “Story isn't anything to write home about.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 16% negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered decent and fitting for an indie dinosaur-themed title, with colorful and accurate creature models that enhance the mood. While not highly realistic or cutting-edge, the visuals are polished and adequate for the game's scope, though some minor glitches and occasional awkward animation detract slightly from the experience. Overall, the graphics are viewed as satisfactory and appropriate given the game's price and indie status.
- “Its performance, graphics and gameplay are well polished with only small bugs related to dinosaur movement (glitching a little through walls, and somehow killing me through them on one occasion).”
- “And even a mosasaurus :o visuals are very good.”
- “Also, the graphics are very pleasant and perfectly match the mood, and the models of the various creatures are very accurate and colorful.”
- “Developers have found some graphics, sound effects and AI in a dumpster behind some discount store and gave them all the love and care that there is.”
- “Simply levels, simple graphics simple everything.”
- “Now for the bad, the game does have some graphical glitches that need to be addressed.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 18% negative mentions
The gameplay offers a solid and immersive survival experience with polished mechanics, atmospheric horror elements, and multiple playstyle options including stealth and combat. While generally reliable and enjoyable, some issues such as simplistic systems, limited enemy variety, occasional glitches, and unintuitive controls slightly detract from the overall depth. Fans of dinosaur-themed survival games will find it thrilling and worth supporting despite minor flaws.
- “Its performance, graphics, and gameplay are well polished with only small bugs related to dinosaur movement (glitching a little through walls, and somehow killing me through them on one occasion).”
- “Both the story and gameplay are incredibly immersive.”
- “This combination of strong points makes this game particularly entertaining, together with the variety in the gameplay and in the possible approaches that the player can take to overcome the various thrilling situations.”
- “Certain gameplay systems could benefit from additional depth, and a wider variety of enemy encounters might have helped maintain freshness over longer sessions.”
- “The dinosaurs look pretty good but the lack of movability for the dinos sometimes makes it a bit too easy to avoid them. The hiding sequences were not worth it because you spend more time hiding in lockers than just staying out of sight. Overall, the main gameplay is basic but reliable.”
- “A bit more simplistic than some of the other more Resident Evil themed dino games that have come out recently (focusing on small puzzles), this game really just sticks the player into the world with basic crouch/run/jump mechanics, a couple firearms, and a knife and says 'have at it'.”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its unique, immersive, and tense qualities, especially standing out with a water-themed twist that differentiates it from typical survival horror titles. While some users note occasional repetitive or hollow environment design, the overall mood, visual style, and audio elements consistently create a compelling and polished experience that resonates well with fans of atmospheric horror.
- “The game's strongest feature is its atmosphere.”
- “Among all survival horror games inspired by Dino Crisis, this one stands out for its truly awesome atmosphere (really, the atmosphere alone kept me hooked till the very end) and for its peculiar twist: it is water-themed, meaning that most levels are flooded and most creatures are at least semi-aquatic.”
- “Tense dark atmosphere with decent voice acting and score.”
- “There wasn't atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere felt hollow, with rooms filled with reused assets that seemed randomly placed.”
- “Apart from that nitpick the atmosphere and gameplay is solid.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75% positive mentions, -50% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally well-polished with smooth graphics and gameplay, though it suffers from occasional stuttering and minor bugs, particularly involving dinosaur movement and glitches through walls. Despite these performance issues, it offers a good value and satisfies fans of dinosaur horror.
- “Its performance, graphics, and gameplay are well polished with only small bugs related to dinosaur movement (glitching a little through walls, and somehow killing me through them on one occasion).”
- “Cool little indie horror game, only issues I really have with it are performance, but other than that I was really itching for a dinosaur horror game and this hit good.”
- “Overall Rip Current is a well made indie game, very cheap to buy and offers a good price to performance value.”
- “Also had a lot of stuttering and a bug that made me skip an entire area.”
- “Its performance, graphics and gameplay are well polished with only small bugs related to dinosaur movement (glitching a little through walls, and somehow killing me through them on one occasion).”
- “Cool little indie horror game, only issues I really have with it are performance but other than that I was really itchin for a dinosaur horror game and this hit good.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game's stability is inconsistent, with some users experiencing game-breaking bugs and freezes, while others report smooth gameplay without crashes. However, occasional graphical glitches have been noted and need improvement.
- “I encounter a game-breaking bug which causes the protagonist to spin in circles and then the game freezes.”
- “Buggy and lacking polish.”
- “The game has some graphical glitches that need to be addressed.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor in the game stems from a mix of intense, thrilling moments that evoke both fear and laughter, alongside amusing dinosaur animations, particularly their attack movements, adding a lighthearted touch to the experience.
- “My throat hurts from blood-curdling screams, my blood pressure is through the roof, and I cannot stop laughing.”
- “Funny moments and thrilling encounters await you.”
- “Dinos are well made; however, their movement is rather funny when they attack.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The music is well-suited to the game, featuring a moody, atmospheric vibe reminiscent of Resident Evil, which complements the game's design and quirky story.
- “Music is just right too.”
- “It has a semi-Resident Evil type of vibe about it, I feel, with the moody music, design, and quirky story.”