Risk of Rain 2

Risk of Rain 2, also known as RoR2, flips its predecessor’s 2D action into a chaotic 3D sci-fi roguelike. You crash land on a strange planet and must survive waves of enemies while hunting for loot and better gear. Think you can handle the heat?

What’s Risk of Rain 2 all about?

This game throws you into fast-paced, third-person action with a mix of shooting, dodging, and clever item combos. Each session is a new adventure because levels and enemies shift every run. The challenge? Time keeps ticking, and the longer you survive, the harder things get. Need a challenge? You got it.

Characters and Gameplay

You pick from a growing list of survivors, each with unique skills. Want to snipe from a distance or go all-in with melee? There’s a character for that. Unlocking new survivors keeps fresh options coming. Lesson learned: always carry a spare sword.

• Choose from varied characters like the speedy Huntress or the tough MUL-T
• Explore procedural levels that change every run
• Collect dozens of items to build crazy combos
• Manage increasing difficulty as time goes by

Multiplayer and Expansions

Prefer squad play? Risk of Rain 2 supports up to four players in online co-op, making survival a shared, sometimes chaotic experience. Only one player needs DLC to bring everyone in. Speaking of expansions, there’s Survivors of the Void and Seekers of the Storm, which add fresh characters, enemies, and maps.

• Team up with up to 4 friends online
• Expansions add new challenges and story elements
• DLC content requires only one owner per multiplayer group

Visuals and Sound

The art style is colorful and cartoonish, which balances intense combat with approachable visuals. Each world feels distinct – from jungles to ruined outposts. Chris Christodoulou’s soundtrack mixes moody tracks with adrenaline-pumping tunes that match the action perfectly.

Why give Risk of Rain 2 a shot?

If random, intense gameplay with lots of loot and evolving threats sounds like your kind of game, give RoR2 a go. It’s not for those wanting a laid-back stroll, but if you like a tough yet rewarding run, it’s worth the dive.