The Void Rains Upon Her Heart

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"The Void Rains Upon Her Heart" is a challenging bullet hell game with a unique twist: each death regenerates the levels, making every playthrough different. Fight through hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in a procedurally generated world, all while discovering the story of the titular character and her heart. With its beautiful pixel art and intense gameplay, this game offers a deep and rewarding experience for fans of the genre.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,818 reviews

story160 positive mentions

grinding32 negative mentions

story
448 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "The Void Rains Upon Her Heart" is described as emotional, charming, and engaging, with themes of love, self-acceptance, and mental health woven throughout. While many players appreciate the heartfelt narrative and unique art style, some note that the story is still incomplete, leaving them eager for future updates. Overall, the combination of a touching storyline and solid gameplay mechanics makes it a standout title in the bullet hell genre, despite some critiques regarding its cutesy tone and occasional lack of depth.
- “The story is so good it actually made me cry; buy this game now!!!!!!!!!!!”
- “The diversity in bosses, patterns, and everything makes it quite unique and the story is mwah *chef's kiss*, I love how deep it dives into difficult subjects without explicitly mentioning them; it might be one of the first times ever that I don't skip dialogues.”
- “The story beautifully explored the complexities of love, self-acceptance, and the strength that lies within us to overcome our darkest demons.”
- “To be honest, the only part of this that feels early access is the story, which gives everything a solid theme, but also isn't finished yet.”
- “Unfortunately, the story isn't even close to being finished and ends like 8 hours in.”
- “The story is the most blatantly unfinished element at the time of writing, but there are interesting breadcrumbs to follow.”
gameplay
426 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "The Void Rains Upon Her Heart" is widely praised for its engaging bullet hell mechanics, smooth controls, and a rewarding progression system that keeps players coming back. Reviewers highlight the game's depth, variety of bosses, and the integration of roguelike elements, making it accessible to players of all skill levels while still offering challenges for veterans. The combination of charming visuals, captivating music, and a unique narrative further enhances the overall experience, solidifying its status as a standout title in the genre.
- “Great game, fantastic depth and variety in the enemies, fantastic gameplay loop.”
- “The gameplay loop is exciting even when you know everything, the constant enjoyment that comes from reaching higher and higher goals is wonderful, and the ever-growing story gives you a reason to smile alongside your new pink friend.”
- “The gameplay is phenomenal and the amount of content is genuinely staggering.”
- “The 'void rains upon her heart' falls short of its potential, plagued by clunky controls, repetitive gameplay, and a lackluster narrative.”
- “The bullet-hell mechanics lack precision, leading to frustrating and unfair deaths.”
- “None of that changes the core gameplay much, though, so if you're not captivated by it, it will feel very repetitive.”
music
352 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its quality, variety, and ability to enhance the gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, noting that it complements the game's atmosphere and adds emotional depth, particularly during boss fights. While some mention a desire for more tracks to avoid repetition, the overall consensus is that the music is exceptional and a significant draw for players.
- “The music is amazing, especially during the final boss fight.”
- “The soundtrack and general art quality is astounding - this game's weakest songs compare to the strongest of many AAA titles, with a variety to suit every mood - relaxed, tense, action-packed... it's all great.”
- “Every single song within this game is absolutely amazing, from the way that the music uses theming with the tempo and different instruments to how great every song fits the situation that is presented.”
- “The music can get grating and repetitive before you start unlocking new variants.”
- “My only complaint is I find the soundtrack to be pretty lacking in sound or memorability.”
- “That said, if there is one thing I don't like about this game, it's the music.”
graphics
136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and charming art style, which combines colorful visuals with intricate character and boss designs. Many players appreciate the stunning visuals and immersive soundtrack that enhance the gameplay experience, although some note that the simplistic art style lacks polish in certain areas. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, creating a captivating and engaging atmosphere.
- “The graphics are simply outstanding.”
- “The visuals and music are amazing, and the consistently high level of quality of the gameplay combined with the amount of content in this game is absolutely baffling.”
- “The art style and backgrounds are all beautiful while you're dodging a maelstrom of bullets from the large and rather varied array of bosses.”
- “The simplistic art style lacks polish, contributing to a monotonous visual experience.”
- “The graphics can be improved a bit; it looks like this game is from the 90's, still cool though.”
- “Was slightly tempted to be 'that guy' to give it the first thumbs-down (because no game with such basic graphics as this should be nearly four and a half years in early access) but it has far too many great features and promise for a negative review.”
emotional
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its deeply emotional and heartwarming story, which resonates with players and often evokes strong feelings, including tears. Reviewers highlight the balance of whimsical characters and a touching narrative that enhances the gameplay experience, making it a standout in the bullet hell genre. The combination of beautiful art, engaging music, and meaningful character interactions creates an immersive emotional journey that players find both enjoyable and impactful.
- “The story is so good it actually made me cry; buy this game now!!!!!!!!!!!”
- “Emotionally impactful, a perfect difficulty that grows alongside you and amazing art and music.”
- “The hauntingly beautiful art style and evocative music created an immersive experience that drew me deep into its emotional depths.”
replayability
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The game boasts exceptional replayability, driven by its vast content, engaging bullet hell gameplay, and a well-structured roguelike design that encourages repeated playthroughs. Players appreciate the fine-tuned difficulty curve, numerous unlockables, and the ability to adjust challenges, making it suitable for both binge sessions and casual play. Overall, it is frequently described as one of the most replayable titles in its genre, offering near-infinite replay value.
- “This game is designed around replayability and with an extremely fine-tuned difficulty curve, and hundreds of individual challenges, I'd say it succeeds.”
- “The amount of content and replayability in this roguelike is genuinely unmatched; this is one of, if not my favorite roguelike of all time.”
- “This game seems to have infinite replayability and has so many modes, lots of unlocks through tasks that are really challenging and fun, and also through collecting enough colored relics.”
- “The next worthy candidate Steredenn failed to bring a sense of progression and replayability to me.”
- “While getting dreams and challenges are simple in of itself, I find that the selling point is the replayability.”
- “However, its replayability lies in its roguelike elements and the way the bosses you face evolve and gain attacks as their levels and the difficulty goes up.”
grinding
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is generally viewed positively, with players appreciating that it feels rewarding and fun rather than tedious. While some grinding is necessary to unlock content and improve skills, it is often described as enjoyable due to the game's design and replayability, allowing players to progress naturally through gameplay rather than through excessive farming. However, those who dislike grinding may find certain elements a bit off-putting.
- “The mines in Noita are tedious.”
- “Some of the content gets a bit grindy, if you're the type of person to subject yourself to getting all the medals (which, unfortunately, seems like it's required to unlock some of the non-essential content for the rest of the game).”
- “The only complaint I have so far isn't even really a complaint so much as it's the observation that you will do some amount of farming to unlock everything (not too much but I know that's a turn off to some people).”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its captivating blend of music, graphics, and storytelling, creating a unique and immersive experience that enhances gameplay. Reviewers highlight the emotional depth and charm of the world, alongside a strong sense of progression and challenge, making it a standout title in its genre. Overall, the atmosphere is described as mesmerizing, with a heartfelt narrative that resonates deeply with players.
- “The difficulty curve is very accommodating but gets pretty intense at the higher difficulties; the soundtrack is outstanding and the fight had such a powerful atmosphere I haven't experienced since completing Hollow Knight.”
- “Graphics, music, and storyline are cute and atmospheric, and the gameplay is downright addictive.”
- “The story and atmosphere are a little strange, but they have such a charm to them, such detail in the world being slowly brought to light.”
- “A surprisingly accessible bullet hell roguelike which has a certain atmosphere which I find hard to describe.”
- “From the moment I entered the world of 'The Void Rains Upon Her Heart', I was captivated by its mesmerizing atmosphere.”
character development
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Character development in the game is highlighted by its charming and quirky monster designs, which are complemented by cute character interactions, particularly in battle and dialogue. While some players appreciate the endearing visuals and the engaging story, others feel that the character designs in story sections detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is praised for its unique character aesthetics and the delightful dynamics between characters.
- “A touching story, well balanced bosses, interesting character designs, awesome music... I need to recommend this game.”
- “Best bullet-hell I have ever played, best roguelike/lite I have ever played, some of the most fun I've ever had, the collection system is the best 'bestiary' I have ever seen, the character design is among the best.”
- “I don't really like the character designs in the story sections (the approach to nonsexual nudity is within respectful boundaries), but I just think it feels like an unnecessary distraction from the gameplay, writing, and overall concept.”
- “The visuals and character design are endearing, and the music is very solid as well.”
- “I don't really like the character designs in the story sections (the approach to nonsexual nudity is within respectful boundaries), but I just think it feels like an unnecessary distraction from the gameplay, writing, and overall concept.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game demonstrates excellent stability, running smoothly on the Steam Deck with no reported bugs, making it a standout example of early access quality. Players appreciate its reliability and enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “Runs great out of the box on Steam Deck.”
- “This is perfect early access; the game is always bug-free and lovely to play, allowing you to discover more and more.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its charming characters and clever enemy designs, complemented by humor that resonates through its writing and entertaining skits. Players appreciate the blend of heart and humor, which enhances the overall experience alongside its engaging bullet hell gameplay.
- “It's got cute characters, great enemy designs, humor, and heart in the writing.”
- “It's got very replayable bullet hell gameplay with a great range of difficulty and some really funny skits.”
optimization
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The optimization in the game is well-executed, as players receive upgrades after each boss fight based on their performance, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- “You face boss after boss, getting upgrades after every fight depending on your performance.”