The WhatsNext verdict
If you enjoy fast, technical platform fighters and want competition to master over hundreds of hours, Rivals of Aether is a strong fit. Skip it if you mainly want welcoming online matches or substantial solo content.
What it does best
A platform fighter built for serious mastery
Competition worth mastering for hundreds of hours
Fast, sharp fighting with explosive conversions
What might put you off
A steep learning curve and intimidating online competition
Sparse single-player content
The setup
What you are walking into
Rivals of Aether is an indie fighting game set in a world where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Play with up to four players locally or up to two players online.
Where it lives
PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox OneNintendo Switch
Genre
FightingPlatformIndie
Vibe
Action
Up next
