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Yars Rising

Critic score4 critics
First release
Sep 10, 2024
Developer
WayForward
Engine
Unity
Genres
Adventure, Platform, Shooter, Arcade · Mystery, Action, Science fiction, Stealth

In WayForward's experienced hands, the Yars franchise becomes an expansive mystery solved through 2D platforming action. Take control of the young hacker Emi Kimura, who is hired by a mysterious patron to infiltrate the shadowy QoTech corporation. Run, jump, sneak, and hack your way through challenges as you slowly unravel a complex secret shrouded in intrigue. Emi grows in power throughout her adventure, allowing her to retrace her steps and reach previously inaccessible and secret areas. Her evolving hacking skills are critical to solving stimulating minigames that reference the innovative gameplay from the Atari 2600 title Yars' Revenge.

Also known as Yars.exe

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Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Sep 10, 2024
PlayStation 4
Sep 10, 2024
Xbox One
Sep 10, 2024
All 6 release dates
Nintendo Switch
Sep 10, 2024
PlayStation 5
Sep 10, 2024
Xbox Series X|S
Sep 10, 2024
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
aliens, cyberpunk, minigames, metroidvania, robots
… All 6, corporation

At a Glance

Critic Score
60

Overview

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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 216 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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