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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81%Audience ScoreBased on 81 reviews

story8 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

Fun and enjoyable dinosaur horror game with good atmosphere and jump scares.
Engaging stealth and survival gameplay with limited ammo encouraging strategic play.
Decent graphics and sound design, especially pleasing dinosaur models and environments.

Short game length with a somewhat thin and straightforward story.
Some technical issues including bugs, clunky animations, occasional freezes, and AI pathing problems.
Basic and sometimes repetitive gameplay mechanics with limited combat impact and simplistic shooting.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40% positive mentions, 45% neutral mentions, 15% negative mentions
The story is generally straightforward and easy to follow, with an interesting yet thin concept that keeps players engaged but isn't particularly groundbreaking. While some find the narrative somewhat uninspired and reliant on familiar tropes, others appreciate its modern, thought-provoking aspects and effective use of ambiance and jump scares. Overall, it offers a fun, quick adventure that could benefit from additional depth or expansion.
- “Much like its predecessor, Rip Current is a fun romp through a dino horror puzzle world... Upon completing Oakwood, I sat down and just played straight through this as well—much better and more engaging storyline.”
- “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.”
- “Superb ambiance and subtle storytelling.”
- “The storyline was uninspired, leaning heavily on the tired 'go to a research facility' trope.”
- “Story isn't anything to write home about.”
- “The story wasn't good.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36% positive mentions, 43% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as simple and reminiscent of mid-2000s or previous generation visuals, fitting well with the game's dinosaur theme and mood. While some praise the accurate and colorful creature models, others note occasional graphical glitches and somewhat rough animations. Overall, the graphics are considered decent and acceptable for an indie game at its price point.
- “Also, the graphics are very pleasant and perfectly match the mood, and the models of the various creatures are very accurate and colorful.”
- “Short and sweet game with good graphics.”
- “And even a mosasaurus :o visuals are very good.”
- “Simply levels, simple graphics, simple everything.”
- “Now for the bad, the game does have some graphical glitches that need to be addressed.”
- “I streamed the game today and it went okay, minus the graphics giving us a hard time.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions
The gameplay offers a basic but reliable mix of crouch, run, and jump mechanics with stealth and combat options, though some controls like jumping and stealth feel unintuitive or overused. While the dinosaurs and environments are well-designed, certain mechanics, such as dinosaur movement and hiding spots, can lessen the challenge. Overall, the gameplay is solid, entertaining, and provides multiple playstyle choices that enhance the thrilling experience.
- “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'.”
- “Entertaining story, fun gameplay offering stealth and pure passive runs; guns blazing is an option too.”
- “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.”
- “The dinosaurs look pretty good but the lack of mobility for the dinos sometimes makes it a bit too easy to avoid them. In the hiding sequences, it was not worth hiding in the lockers because you spend more time there than you could just staying out of sight. I think it's a bit overused but overall a thrilling experience.”
- “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'.”
- “Apart from that nitpick the atmosphere and gameplay is solid.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40% positive mentions, 30% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions
The atmosphere receives mixed but generally positive feedback, praised for its unique, tense, and immersive qualities, particularly its water-themed setting and dinosaur showcase. However, some users find it hollow or repetitive due to asset reuse, though the overall atmosphere and gameplay remain solid and engaging.
- “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.”
- “Great atmosphere, nicely polished, just good to kick back for a couple of hours.”
- “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.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game's stability is mixed, with some users experiencing severe bugs causing freezes and glitches, while others report smooth gameplay without crashes. Overall, it lacks polish and requires fixes for graphical issues to improve stability.
- “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.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, -34% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions
The game shows promising indie horror elements but suffers from performance issues, including stuttering and bugs that disrupt gameplay. Despite these optimization flaws, it offers good value for its price.
- “Cool little indie horror game. The 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 the mark.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor in the game is a blend of thrilling, laugh-out-loud moments and amusing dinosaur animations, particularly their quirky attack movements, providing both excitement and comic relief.
- “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 style reminiscent of Resident Evil, which complements the game's design and quirky story effectively.
- “Music is just right too.”
- “It has a semi Resident Evil type of vibe with the moody music, design, and quirky story.”