Rive

Critic score11 critics

First release: Sep 13, 2016
Developer: Two Tribes
Publisher: Two Tribes Publishing
Genres: Indie, Platform, Shooter · Action, Science fiction, Comedy
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Wii U, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux

This is a 2D shooter / platformer with old school gaming values in a decidedly new school execution. During the intense 360 degree shooting and platforming action, players learn to alter the behavior of their robotic enemies by collecting and uploading hacks.

Also known as Rewind, RIVE: The Metal Wrecking, Robot Hacking Shooter, RIVE, RIVE: Wreck, Hack, Die, Retry!

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Storyline

When space scavenger Roughshot gets trapped on a mysterious starship, he has to form a surprising alliance. Don't care about the story? Just shoot the messenger. Literally.Read more

When space scavenger Roughshot gets trapped on a mysterious starship, he has to form a surprising alliance. Don't care about the story? Just shoot the messenger. Literally.

Release dates

PlayStation 4: Sep 13, 2016
Linux: Sep 13, 2016
PC (Microsoft Windows): Oct 13, 2016

All 7 release dates

PC (Microsoft Windows): Oct 13, 2016
Mac: Oct 13, 2016
Wii U: 2016
Xbox One: 2017
Nintendo Switch: 2017

Age ratings

ESRB E PEGI 12 CERO A

Game modes

Single player

Perspective

Side view

Where to buy

PlayStation Store

External links

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Keywords

shoot 'em up, fast paced, robots, spaceship, side-scrolling

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, robots, spaceship, side-scrolling, steam, hacking, explosion, digital distribution, pax west 2016, twin stick control, gamescom 2014, pax east 2015, gamescom 2015, speedrun mode

At a Glance

Critic Score: 75

How it plays Media Community Behind the game

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Features

Input and devices

Full controller support

Steam · recorded 16 Oct 2026

Steam features

Steam Achievements
Steam Cloud saves
Steam Family Sharing

Steam · recorded 16 Oct 2026

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Steam Deck

Valve rates this game Playable · recorded 16 Oct 2026

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