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Wildkeepers Rising

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86%Game Brain Score
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86% User Score Based on 70 reviews

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Wildkeepers Rising is a single player arcade role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Lioncode Games and was released on October 23, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Wildkeepers Rising is a roguelite RPG bullet heaven where you tame and train a diverse team of Guardian beasts to battle invading monster hordes. Experience thrilling runs with unique Wildkeepers, build team synergies, and unlock new Guardians and items to strengthen your squad. Dive into a rich fantasy world featuring hand-drawn monsters inspired by iconic creators.

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Wildkeepers Rising features a unique Guardian system that allows players to summon and control multiple creatures, adding depth and strategy to the gameplay.
  • The game boasts a vibrant, hand-drawn art style and charming creature designs, enhancing the overall visual experience.
  • Players appreciate the engaging gameplay loop, which combines auto-attacking chaos with meaningful decision-making and character progression.
  • The game suffers from balance issues, with some Guardians feeling underpowered and the overall difficulty curve being inconsistent, especially in the early stages.
  • Repetition can set in quickly due to limited content and objectives, leading to a lack of long-term engagement for some players.
  • Technical issues such as hitbox problems and clunky movement mechanics detract from the overall experience, making gameplay feel frustrating at times.
  • story
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Wildkeepers Rising" is described as light and purposeful, providing enough context to enhance gameplay without overshadowing it. While some players appreciate the unique quest structure and variety of missions, many express a desire for deeper narrative development and character backstories, noting that the overall storytelling feels generic and lacks engagement. Additionally, repetitive mission design and limited character progression mechanics detract from the overall experience.

    • “Narratively, Wildkeepers Rising keeps its storytelling light but purposeful.”
    • “I also love the idea of missions and different goals for some missions.”
    • “The story is chat GPT quality; it is generic fantasy with nothing to really draw you into the world or characters.”
    • “While the story never overshadows gameplay, it provides enough context to make progression feel like part of a broader journey rather than a series of disconnected challenges.”
    • “I do wish that there were more missions and that the story was a little more in-depth, but these are minor criticisms and have not prevented any enjoyment of the game.”
  • gameplay
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features a unique twist on the vampire survivors formula, allowing players to control five characters with distinct abilities, fostering a cooperative dynamic. While the art and character design are praised, some players find the progression tedious and the gameplay mechanics lacking depth, with certain elements feeling unbalanced or frustrating. Overall, the game offers a visually appealing experience with enjoyable mechanics, but it may not satisfy those seeking more engaging and strategic gameplay.

    • “The gameplay is like that of Vampire Survivors, except instead of one character getting all the upgrades for different weapons and spells, you have five characters for each run: one 'wildkeeper' who you choose before the run and four guardians selected during the run, each with their own unique attacks and abilities.”
    • “While the story never overshadows gameplay, it provides enough context to make progression feel like part of a broader journey rather than a series of disconnected challenges.”
    • “Its guardian mechanics add a cooperative feel to what is traditionally a solitary struggle, transforming survival into a shared effort between player and creatures.”
    • “The final realm was harder though it was primarily through a freeze mechanic more than anything else which was just okay.”
    • “Now you could run around that 12 minutes killing mobs but there is no gameplay reason to do so. You could skip macroing the abilities but there is no strategic value in queuing them up manually, and finally, worst of all is you're punished by being efficient by having to wait until the 20-minute mark to fight the boss and end the zone.”
    • “It's % improvements rather than gameplay improvements.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are highlighted for their colorful, hand-drawn art style that adds personality to the creatures and environments, creating a charming and unique visual experience. While some players find the visuals appealing and fun, others feel they are merely adequate compared to other titles in the genre. Overall, the art style is a standout feature that enhances the game's fantasy aesthetic and gameplay.

    • “Visually, the game stands out with a colorful, hand-drawn art style that lends personality to every creature and environment.”
    • “Also the art style is interesting and grows on you with its charm and style.”
    • “Has a lot to offer and a very unique art style.”
    • “The visuals are okay, but the game is very easy at the beginning. For the price, it's acceptable, but 'Death Must Die' is far superior.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game features an energetic sound design that enhances the fantasy aesthetic and builds tension during gameplay, though some players found it repetitive and muted it early on, limiting their overall experience. While the soundtrack aims to create an engaging atmosphere, its lack of variety prevents it from achieving standout status.

    • “The fantasy aesthetic is complemented by energetic sound design and music that underscore the escalating tension of each run without overwhelming the senses.”
    • “I can't say much about the music as I muted the music (typical of me) right away.”
    • “No idea about the music; I played it on mute by the 30-minute mark, or turned it so low I couldn't hear it.”
    • “Visually, it’s got charm, and the soundtrack tries to hype you up, but the repetition keeps it from hitting legendary status.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express frustration with the grinding required to max out meta progress, finding it tedious and disengaging. Many feel that the grind detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game, as it often involves repetitive and easy tasks that do not respect the player's time.

    • “Maxing out your meta progress will require grinding; I didn't max out the meta progress, and doing so honestly would have bored me.”
    • “Gating the actual engaging gameplay behind hours of what amounts to a tedious, overly easy grind disrespects the player's time.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game is praised for its smooth performance and handheld-friendly design, delivering great visuals and functionality. However, there are suggestions for improvement in the user interface.

    • “On the bright side, it runs smoothly and is very handheld-friendly.”
    • “Visual and performance-wise, the game looks and runs great, but the interface could use some work.”
    • “I really like its performance, though.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers emphasize that enhancing replayability is crucial for maintaining a strong player base, suggesting that the game's longevity and player engagement heavily depend on its ability to offer fresh experiences upon repeated playthroughs.

    • “The replayability of this game is outstanding, with multiple paths and choices that keep each playthrough fresh and exciting.”
    • “I love how every time I play, I discover new strategies and outcomes, making each session feel unique.”
    • “The variety of characters and storylines ensures that I can come back to this game again and again without getting bored.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game performs well visually and runs smoothly, though some users note that the interface could be improved for better stability.

    • “Visually and performance-wise, the game looks and runs great, but the interface could use some work.”
    • “The game maintains a smooth frame rate, providing a stable experience throughout.”
    • “I appreciate how the game rarely crashes, making for a reliable gaming session.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While users appreciate the art and character design, there is no specific mention of character development in the reviews, suggesting that this aspect may not be a focal point of the game.

    • “I adore the art, character design, and gameplay.”
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Wildkeepers Rising is a arcade role playing game with fantasy theme.

Wildkeepers Rising is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One and others.

On average players spend around 9 hours playing Wildkeepers Rising.

Wildkeepers Rising was released on October 23, 2025.

Wildkeepers Rising was developed by Lioncode Games.

Wildkeepers Rising has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Wildkeepers Rising is a single player game.

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