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RIVE

A side-scrolling shooter-platformer where hacking turns enemy robots into allies

Two Tribes · Published by Two Tribes Publishing · Released Sep 13, 2016

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Reviews
Very Positive
83% of 507
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
6 years ago
Aug 1, 2020
Minimum PC
8000 series (discrete)
4 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is RIVE?

This single-player, 2D shooter-platformer follows scavenger Roughshot, trapped aboard a mysterious starship. You pilot his spider tank through a campaign, jumping between platforms, shooting in any direction, and upgrading special attacks and armor. Battles take place on land, underwater, and in zero gravity.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy fast arcade action with frequent explosions

Not for you if...

  • −you expect a lengthy main campaign

What players say

83% of 507 reviews are positive

Players praise the responsive controls, visual presentation, and voice acting. The most common complaint is trial-and-error progression, with repeated deaths that players attribute to hazards requiring memorization rather than quick reactions.

Screenshots and trailer

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RIVE system requirements

Minimum: 8000 series (discrete), 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 (64-bit)
Processor
Dual Core, 2.5Ghz or better
Graphics
Geforce 8000 series (discrete)
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Does RIVE have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does RIVE run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
44
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Portuguese - Brazil, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish.

Does RIVE 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 Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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