Risk of Rain 2 Archives

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October 29, 2025

If you want a break from Risk of Rain 2, my favorite new roguelike is pretty close and super cheap

Godbreakers is a roguelike game that debuted on October 23, featuring melee-based co-op combat similar to Risk of Rain 2. It is currently available at a discounted price of .69 / £12.99 and offers a free demo on Steam. The game focuses on engaging gameplay with brisk levels and exhilarating combat, allowing players to steal enemy abilities and navigate boss fights. It includes a diverse arsenal of weapons with unique movesets and playstyles, balancing accessibility with depth for players.

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September 21, 2025

Cheap and cheerful new indie roguelike gets the vibe just right, and it keeps growing bigger

Megabonk is an indie game developed by Vedinad that combines horde survival mechanics similar to Vampire Survivors with expansive environments reminiscent of Risk of Rain 2. The game features a variety of characters, including a skateboarding skeleton and a monkey in shades, and offers a fast-paced gameplay experience with 20 characters and over 70 unique items. Despite concerns about launching during a crowded release window, Megabonk was released on August 18 and has achieved a peak concurrent player count of 18,085 on Steam, with 96% of users giving it an 'overwhelmingly positive' rating. The game is currently available on Steam for .49 / £7.22, with a limited-time 15% discount running through October 2.

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July 18, 2025

Quantum Threshold Brings High-Intensity Seated Combat to PC VR Today

Quantum Threshold is a new VR game available on Steam that features a dystopian cyberpunk world populated by rogue AI agents called Techno Wraiths. Players assume the role of a wheelchair user, challenging traditional norms in first-person shooters. The game includes unique mechanics that utilize the wheelchair for movement and combat, offering randomized loot, evolving enemies, and a progression system that resets upon death while allowing for permanent upgrades. The Steam version enhances graphics and performance compared to the Quest version. Key features include wheelchair combat, roguelike progression with randomized elements, and power-ups inspired by other popular games. The game is available at a 10% discount for its first week on Steam.

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June 26, 2025

Pterodactyl is my favorite way to manage self-hosted game servers, and no other tool comes close

Self-hosting game servers is more performance-efficient and cost-effective compared to commercial providers. Pterodactyl is a game-server management tool that supports various core games like Minecraft, Counter-Strike, and Garry's Mod, and allows for easy deployment through its two components: the panel and "Wings." Community-created "Eggs" enable users to host servers for specific games quickly. The setup process can be intricate, but tools like Proxmox helper scripts can assist. Deploying a server involves allocating necessary ports, and Pterodactyl simplifies configuration for various games. It provides an intuitive user interface and allows for remote management through port forwarding.

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May 12, 2025

There’s another Risk of Rain 2 expansion on the way

Gearbox announced the third expansion for Risk of Rain 2, titled Alloyed Collective, at the PAX East panel. The expansion introduces new challenges, including battles against Solus robots and a new final boss called Solus Wing. Players will explore new territories in Petrichor V. The community has responded positively to the announcement, indicating excitement for the upcoming content. The full panel is available for viewing on YouTube.

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May 2, 2025

The PC game releases we’re most excited about in May

In May, several notable games are set to release, including Among Us 3D, Revenge of the Savage Planet, and Elden Ring Nightreign. Events include Gamescom Latam in São Paulo until May 4, PAX East in Boston from May 8 to May 11, EVO Japan in Tokyo from May 9 to May 11, and the Six One Indie Showcase on May 22. Steam Fest sales will feature themed events: Wargames Fest (April 28 - May 5), Creature Collector Fest (May 12 - May 19), and Zombies vs. Vampires Fest (May 26 – June 2). Upcoming game releases include: - May 5: Drop Dutchy - May 8: Captain Blood, Creature Keeper, Empyreal, The Midnight Walk, Yes, Your Grace: Snowfall - May 9: Anoxia Station - May 15: Capcom Fighting Collection 2 - May 21: JDM: Japanese Drift Master, Fantasy Life: The Girl Who Steals Time, Gundam Seed Battle Destiny, Bonaparte - A Mechanized Revolution - May 22: Deliver At All Costs, TMNT: Tactical Takedown - May 23: Onimusha 2 - May 28: To a T, As We Descend - May 29: A Nice Day for Fishing - May 30: F1 25

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September 3, 2024

CHARTS: COD Black Ops 6 pre-orders take No.2 on Steam

Pre-orders for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 have surged, making it the second highest-grossing title on Steam last week, following a beta rollout that began on August 30th. The game is set to launch on October 25th. Black Myth: Wukong remains the top seller on Steam for the second consecutive week. Counter-Strike 2 dropped to third place. Pre-orders for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 rose to fourth place ahead of its launch on September 9th. PUBG: Battlegrounds and the Steam Deck fell to fifth and seventh places, respectively. Risk of Rain 2 re-entered the Top Ten at sixth place due to its new expansion, Seekers of the Storm. Hogwarts Legacy returned to the Top 100 following a 70 percent price reduction. Gundam Breaker 4 debuted in the Top Ten after its launch on August 28th. The current Steam Top Ten for the week ending September 3rd is: 1. Black Myth: Wukong, Game Science 2. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Activision (P) 3. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 4. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Saber Interactive (P) 5. PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton 6. Risk of Rain 2, Gearbox 7. Steam Deck, Valve 8. Risk of Rain: Seekers of the Storm, Gearbox 9. Hogwarts Legacy, Warner Bros 10. Gundam Breaker 4, Bandai Namco

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September 3, 2024

Risk of Rain 2’s creators, along with ‘many other’ devs from Hopoo, have been snapped up by Valve—which means the end of the studio’s unannounced game

Risk of Rain 2 and its predecessors have gained popularity in the gaming community, with the original game developed by Duncan Drummond and Paul Morse becoming an indie hit. The sequel, released in 2019, had 500,000 players during its early access phase. In 2022, the Risk of Rain intellectual property was transferred from Hopoo Games to Gearbox. Founders Drummond and Morse, along with other team members, announced they are joining Valve for game development, which led to the cancellation of their unannounced project "Snail." The team expressed mixed emotions about this transition but remains committed to making games. The collaboration with Valve is anticipated to produce exciting results, despite the disappointment over the cancellation of "Snail." Valve has released several titles in recent years, indicating a revitalization of their development efforts.

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September 2, 2024

Risk of Rain 2 creators comment on Gearbox’s first DLC without them: ‘It’s great to see new content for the game, but it’s hard to see growing pains of the new team in real time’

Gearbox released Seekers of the Storm, the first DLC for Risk of Rain 2, which currently has a 21% positive rating on Steam. The backlash from the community is largely due to a regional pricing issue that doubled the DLC's cost in some markets, as well as significant performance issues and bugs affecting all players. Original developers Duncan Drummond and Jeffrey Hunt expressed empathy for both the fans and the Gearbox team, acknowledging the challenges faced by the developers. Gearbox is prioritizing the resolution of player concerns and has committed to fixing the identified bugs and performance issues in a developer diary dated August 30.

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August 31, 2024

Gearbox’s first Risk of Rain 2 expansion gets hammered on Steam as developer admits the PC version ‘is in a really bad place’

Gearbox's expansion for Risk of Rain, titled Seekers of the Storm, has faced significant criticism due to regional pricing discrepancies, with players in Brazil paying double compared to those in the United States. In response to backlash, Gearbox announced pricing adjustments and offered refunds for overcharged players. The expansion has also introduced technical issues, including bugs affecting all players and a problematic linkage between the game's physics systems and frame rate, leading to gameplay imbalances. A Gearbox developer acknowledged the severity of these issues and recommended players lock their frame rates at 60 fps as a temporary fix. Currently, Seekers of the Storm has a "mostly negative" rating on Steam, with only 34% of user reviews being positive, impacting the overall reviews for Risk of Rain 2 to a "mixed" status. Gearbox is monitoring player feedback and is committed to addressing the reported problems.