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Rain World

Difficult 2D survival platformer about escaping predators and deadly rain

Videocult · Published by Akupara Games · Released Mar 28, 2017

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
93% of 51K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
93% of 640 in 30 days
Players
1,271
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
6 months ago
Apr 14, 2026
Minimum PC
HD (Integrated)
4 GB RAM · 4 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 66/100 (critic reviews)

What is Rain World?

A 2D open-world survival platformer set among the ruins of an ancient civilization. As a slugcat separated from its family by a flood, you explore, find food and shelter, evade predators, and travel between safe areas before torrential rain arrives.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy demanding exploration with little guidance
  • +you like learning how creatures interact within an ecosystem
  • +you want a lonely, atmospheric post-apocalyptic world

Not for you if...

  • −you want clear objectives and extensive guidance
  • −you dislike frequent deaths and unforgiving survival mechanics
  • −you prefer simple, immediately accessible movement controls

What players say

93% of 50,857 reviews are positive · 93% of 640 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise the art, atmosphere, environmental storytelling, and creatures that behave like parts of a living ecosystem. The most common complaints are vague objectives, opaque or clumsy controls, and deaths that can feel random or outside the player's control.

Players over time

▼ -17% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 1,453 players on Sep 27, 2026.

Show the data
DayPlayers
Nov 7, 20261,271
Nov 6, 2026891
Nov 5, 2026794
Nov 4, 2026801
Nov 3, 2026896
Nov 2, 2026913
Nov 1, 20261,234
Oct 31, 20261,185
Oct 30, 2026891
Oct 29, 2026743
Oct 28, 2026815
Oct 27, 2026905
Oct 26, 2026949
Oct 25, 20261,351
Oct 24, 20261,159
Oct 23, 20261,021
Oct 22, 2026955
Oct 21, 20261,007
Oct 20, 2026918
Oct 19, 2026994
Oct 18, 20261,220
Oct 17, 20261,247
Oct 16, 2026929
Oct 15, 2026998
Oct 14, 20261,000
Oct 13, 20261,010
Oct 12, 20261,262
Oct 11, 20261,441
Oct 10, 20261,153
Oct 9, 20261,101
Oct 8, 20261,124
Oct 7, 20261,120
Oct 6, 20261,130
Oct 5, 20261,229
Oct 4, 20261,360
Oct 3, 20261,322
Oct 2, 20261,190
Oct 1, 20261,158
Sep 30, 20261,067
Sep 29, 20261,064
Sep 28, 20261,187
Sep 27, 20261,453
Sep 26, 20261,354
Sep 25, 20261,327
Sep 24, 20261,107
Sep 23, 20261,008
Sep 23, 20261,145
Sep 22, 20261,138
Sep 21, 20261,397

How many players finish Rain World?

16% of Steam players have unlocked «Spinning Top», the achievement for finishing the main story.

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Screenshots and trailer

Rain World screenshot 1

Rain World system requirements

Minimum: HD (Integrated), 4 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10 64-bit
Processor
4th Gen i3 / 1st Gen Ryzen
Graphics
Intel HD (Integrated), GeForce 6 Series / Radeon R7 Series
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 64-bit
Processor
6th Gen i5 / 2nd Gen Ryzen (or better)
Graphics
GeForce 7 Series / Radeon RX400 Series (or better)
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB available space

Does Rain World have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Rain World run on Steam Deck?

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

  • 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

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
47
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese.

Does Rain World 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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Recent updates

8 DLC available.

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