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The Riftbreaker

Base-building action RPG with alien hordes and tower defense

EXOR Studios · Published by EXOR Studios, Surefire.Games · Released Oct 14, 2021

ActionAdventureIndieRPGSimulationStrategy

Reviews
Very Positive
89% of 23K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
91% of 138 in 30 days
Players
714
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
7 months ago
Apr 3, 2026
Minimum PC
GTX 750
8 GB RAM · 12 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 83/100 (critic reviews)

What is The Riftbreaker?

An isometric action RPG, base builder, and tower-defense game set across the biomes of alien planet Galatea 37. As scientist-commando Ashley Nowak, you pilot a mech, gather resources, construct and defend persistent bases, research technology, and fight creature hordes while building a rift back to Earth.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy mixing direct combat with base construction
  • +you like fortifying bases against escalating creature waves
  • +you want extensive research and equipment progression

Not for you if...

  • −you dislike repeated resource gathering and base expansion
  • −you prefer relaxed building without frequent enemy attacks
  • −you want a small, straightforward technology tree

What players say

89% of 22,969 reviews are positive · 91% of 138 in the last 30 days

Players praise the combination of base building, direct mech combat, research, and wave defense, with co-op also receiving positive comments. Common complaints focus on repetitive resource loops and grind, while experienced returning players say recent endgame, research, and loot changes weakened progression and balance.

Players over time

▲ +0% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 822 players on Nov 1, 2026.

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Nov 7, 2026714
Nov 6, 2026447
Nov 5, 2026424
Nov 4, 2026494
Nov 3, 2026509
Nov 2, 2026453
Nov 1, 2026822
Oct 31, 2026730
Oct 30, 2026375
Oct 29, 2026345
Oct 28, 2026372
Oct 27, 2026362
Oct 26, 2026406
Oct 25, 2026674
Oct 24, 2026502
Oct 23, 2026359
Oct 22, 2026392
Oct 21, 2026438
Oct 20, 2026447
Oct 18, 2026609
Oct 17, 2026545
Oct 16, 2026436
Oct 15, 2026416
Oct 14, 2026429
Oct 13, 2026460
Oct 11, 2026687
Oct 10, 2026573
Oct 9, 2026484
Oct 8, 2026449
Oct 7, 2026582
Oct 6, 2026564
Oct 4, 2026690
Oct 3, 2026598
Oct 2, 2026543
Oct 1, 2026456
Sep 30, 2026436
Sep 29, 2026485
Sep 27, 2026676
Sep 26, 2026599
Sep 25, 2026542
Sep 24, 2026483
Sep 23, 2026571
Sep 23, 2026460
Sep 22, 2026456
Sep 21, 2026768

How many players finish The Riftbreaker?

26% of Steam players have unlocked «Walk in the Park », the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

The Riftbreaker screenshot 1

The Riftbreaker system requirements

Minimum: GTX 750, 8 GB RAM, 12 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 8.1
Processor
Intel i5 gen 2 or AMD Bulldozer {4 cores)
Graphics
Nvidia GTX 750 2GB or AMD R7 265 2GB
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
12 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
The recommended hardware spec. is required for hosting online games.

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel i7 gen 2 or AMD Ryzen
Graphics
Nvidia RTX 2080 8GB or AMD Radeon 6800
Memory
12 GB RAM
Storage
12 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does The Riftbreaker have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online and LAN. It also has a single-player mode.

Does The Riftbreaker run on Steam Deck?

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

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • Device compatibility warnings shown
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
54
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does The Riftbreaker 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

4 DLC available.

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