Risk of Rain 2 and games like it

The WhatsNext verdict

For Players who love fast roguelike runs, escalating power, and chaotic co-op: Randomized stages, enemies, and items keep each run shifting as you fight through increasingly dangerous hordes. Tradeoff: The escalating pace and difficulty can make a run feel overwhelming, especially when playing alone.

What it does best

shooter
science fiction
survival

The setup

What you are walking into

The classic multiplayer roguelike, Risk of Rain, returns with an extra dimension and more challenging action. No run will ever be the same with randomized stages, enemies, bosses, and items. Play solo, or team up with up to four friends to fight your way through hordes of monsters, unlock new loot, and find a way to escape the planet.