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Rivals of Aether II

Competitive 2.5D platform fighting with elemental rivals and local multiplayer

Aether Studios · Published by Aether Studios, offbrand games · Released Oct 23, 2024

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Reviews
Mostly Positive
77% of 7,464
Recent reviews
Mostly Positive
70% of 96 in 30 days
Players
246
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
21 hours ago
Nov 6, 2026
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 1060
8 GB RAM · 20 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Rivals of Aether II?

A 2.5D platform fighter set in a fantasy world where rival civilizations wield fire, water, air, and earth. Players choose from new and returning characters, then battle in online or local PvP matches using character-specific moves, shields, grabs, throws, and ledge options.

For you if...

  • +you want fast, competitive online platform-fighter matches
  • +you want four-player local battles with full controller support
  • +you enjoy learning advanced mechanics across distinct characters

Not for you if...

  • −you want a fleshed-out solo campaign
  • −you expect beginner matchmaking to find evenly skilled opponents
  • −you prefer slow, low-pressure combat over competitive matches

What players say

77% of 7,464 reviews are positive · 70% of 96 in the last 30 days

Players praise the readable art and animation, varied character playstyles, and depth of the core combat. The most common complaint is that floor-hugging and crouch-cancel mechanics make exchanges frustrating. Players also cite a small online population that can produce uneven matchmaking or repeat opponents.

Players over time

▼ -67% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 867 players on Oct 8, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

Rivals of Aether II screenshot 1

Rivals of Aether II system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1060, 8 GB RAM, 20 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Window 10+ 64 Bit
Processor
3.0 GHz Dual core
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, AMD Radeon RX 470, or better
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
20 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Window 10+ 64 Bit
Processor
3.5+ GHz Quad core
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, AMD Radeon RX 470, or better
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
20 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does Rivals of Aether II have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online and split-screen. There is no single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Rivals of Aether II run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Third-party account
Aether Account (Supports Linking to Steam Account)
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
75
Steam features
Family Sharing, In-app purchases
Languages
Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America.

Does Rivals of Aether II use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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