Riptale
A 2D action roguelike with sword combos powered by gems
Super God · Released Apr 27, 2017
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 86% of 81
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 9 years ago
- Jun 1, 2017
What is Riptale?
This side-scrolling action roguelike follows a sword fighter descending underground to stop dragons threatening the world. You explore crypts, underground forests, and mushroom caverns, fighting cultists and bosses with aimed sword strikes. You buy and arrange gems to determine your attack combinations, allowing time for each gem to recharge.
For you if...
- +you enjoy fast-paced platforming and challenging boss fights
- +you like discovering lore through optional reading
Not for you if...
- −you prefer button-mashing over planning and timing attacks
- −you avoid pixel-art violence and heavy blood effects
What players say
86% of 81 reviews are positive
Players praise the slashing and fluid movement. Some criticize unfair hits, with a recent hard-mode review citing lingering projectiles and dashes passing through enemies.
Screenshots and trailer
Riptale system requirements
Minimum: 256MB, 1 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
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- OS
- Microsoft® Windows® 7
- Processor
- 2.4GHz
- Graphics
- 256MB Graphics
- Memory
- 1 GB RAM
- Storage
- 130 MB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
- Notes
- Microsoft Xbox 360® Controller for Windows® (or equivalent) is strongly recommended.
Does Riptale have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Riptale run on Steam Deck?
Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Achievements
- 17
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
- Languages
- Text only: English.
Does Riptale 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
Tags
- Indie
- Action Roguelike
- Action
- Adventure
- 2D
- Roguelite
- Great Soundtrack
- Gore
- Pixel Graphics
- Roguelike
- Platformer
Recent updates
- May 24, 2017 · Riptale Hotfix - 24.5.2017
- May 24, 2017 · Riptale Hotfix - 24.5.2017
- May 16, 2017 · Riptale Patch - v1.0.3
- May 16, 2017 · Riptale Patch - v1.0.3
- May 8, 2017 · Riptale Patch - v.1.0.2
1 DLC available.
