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Rifter

Rifter

Released: 6/30/2023

Breathtakingly fast and tough-as-nails, Rifter is an acrobatic platformer drenched in neon and infused with a pumping 80’s synthwave soundtrack. Run, swing, smash and dash at exhilarating speeds on a quest to discover the secrets of a shattered world. The love child of Dust Force, Sonic, Bionic Commando and Hotline Miami, Rifter puts players on the bleeding edge of speed and control. Blast through a world of 80’s-inspired neon backdrops, and discover challenging obstacles and brutal boss battles, in over 90 stages featuring over 30 character upgrades, unlockable skills, different endings and the mysteries surrounding the world of Rifter. KEY FEATURES: ■ Lightning-fast acrobatic platformer Run, swing, smash and dash and feel exhilarating freedom of movement ■ Unlock, upgrade, discover Rift through over 90 levels, 30 upgrades, new skills and leaderboards ■ Synthwave infused hypnotic style Get in the zone with a pumping 80s synthwave soundtrack & neon-drenched visuals ■ Face massive bosses Challenge a large variety of enemy types and hard-as-nails boss fights ■ Reveal the mysteries behind Rifter Not everything is as it seems. Uncover the secrets of the Rifters!

Breathtakingly fast and tough-as-nails, Rifter is an acrobatic platformer drenched in neon and infused with a pumping 80’s synthwave soundtrack. Run, swing, smash and dash at exhilarating speeds on a quest to discover the secrets of a shattered world. The love child of Dust Force, Sonic, Bionic Commando and Hotline Miami, Rifter puts players on the bleeding edge of speed and control. Blast through a world of 80’s-inspired neon backdrops, and discover challenging obstacles and brutal boss battles, in over 90 stages featuring over 30 character upgrades, unlockable skills, different endings and the mysteries surrounding the world of Rifter. KEY FEATURES: ■ Lightning-fast acrobatic platformer Run, swing, smash and dash and feel exhilarating freedom of movement ■ Unlock, upgrade, discover Rift through over 90 levels, 30 upgrades, new skills and leaderboards ■ Synthwave infused hypnotic style Get in the zone with a pumping 80s synthwave soundtrack & neon-drenched visuals ■ Face massive bosses Challenge a large variety of enemy types and hard-as-nails boss fights ■ Reveal the mysteries behind Rifter Not everything is as it seems. Uncover the secrets of the Rifters!

Breathtakingly fast and tough-as-nails, Rifter is an acrobatic platformer drenched in neon and infused with a pumping 80’s synthwave soundtrack. Run, swing, smash and dash at exhilarating speeds on a quest to discover the secrets of a shattered world. The love child of Dust Force, Sonic, Bionic Commando and Hotline Miami, Rifter puts players on the bleeding edge of speed and control. Blast through a world of 80’s-inspired neon backdrops, and discover challenging obstacles and brutal boss battles, in over 90 stages featuring over 30 character upgrades, unlockable skills, different endings and the mysteries surrounding the world of Rifter. KEY FEATURES: ■ Lightning-fast acrobatic platformer Run, swing, smash and dash and feel exhilarating freedom of movement ■ Unlock, upgrade, discover Rift through over 90 levels, 30 upgrades, new skills and leaderboards ■ Synthwave infused hypnotic style Get in the zone with a pumping 80s synthwave soundtrack & neon-drenched visuals ■ Face massive bosses Challenge a large variety of enemy types and hard-as-nails boss fights ■ Reveal the mysteries behind Rifter Not everything is as it seems. Uncover the secrets of the Rifters!

Critics
79
Steam
93

Score Breakdown

79.0

Critic Average

5 reviews

93

Steam User Score

112 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-13.9
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-13.9

Average of both sources

Review Timing

5 early (100%)0 launch window (0%)0 late (0%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 5 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 79.0/100. Critics score this game 13.9 points lower than Steam users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 5)+
  1. James CunninghamviaHardcore Gamer
    Jul 25, 2018·Early review
    80/100View review
    Steam 92.9/100 · -12.9 pts
  2. Víctor RodríguezviaAreajugones
    Jul 17, 2018·Early review
    75/100View review
    Steam 92.9/100 · -17.9 pts
  3. James SheppardviaThe Indie Game Website
    Jul 13, 2018·Early review
    80/100View review
    Steam 92.9/100 · -12.9 pts
  4. Leon Othenin-GirardviaCultured Vultures
    Jul 12, 2018·Early review
    90/100View review
    Steam 92.9/100 · -2.9 pts
  5. OfisilviaCubed3
    Jul 12, 2018·Early review
    70/100View review
    Steam 92.9/100 · -22.9 pts