Ravenswatch

Top-down action roguelike with dark fairy-tale heroes and co-op

Passtech Games · Published by Nacon · Released Sep 26, 2024

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 80% of 23K
Recent reviews: Mostly Positive; 79% of 238 in 30 days
Playing now: 1,103; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 2 months ago; Jul 9, 2026

What is Ravenswatch?

A top-down action roguelike set in a dream world corrupted by the Nightmare. Choose among nine darker versions of folklore and literary heroes, then explore three maps, fight enemies, complete activities, and assemble a build before timed boss fights. Runs support solo play or online co-op for up to four players.

For you if...

+you enjoy demanding runs with route and time management
+you want solo and four-player online co-op options
+you like dark takes on folklore and literary heroes

Not for you if...

−you prefer leisurely exploration without time pressure
−you dislike difficult combat and frequent early deaths
−you want a long, linear campaign instead of repeated runs

What players say

80% of 22,743 reviews are positive · 79% of 238 in the last 30 days

Players praise the combat, distinct hero kits, build choices, and co-op play. The most common complaint is repetition across the same maps and bosses; some players also report multiplayer disconnects and no way to rejoin a run.

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Ravenswatch system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 x64 (Version 1909 or newer)
Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K (4 * 3400) / AMD FX-8350 (4 * 4000)
Graphics: GeForce GTX 960 (2048 MB) / AMD Radeon RX 470 (2048 MB)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 3 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 45
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Age rating: 13+

Steam Deck: Playable

Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.