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Ruiner

Ruiner

Released: 9/26/2017

RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired sociopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend. Combine preternatural reflexes, augmented tools, and the arsenal of fallen foes to tear down and dismantle the corporate titans of virtuality dealers at HEAVEN. Sophisticated & Brutal Combat: RUINER features lightning fast combat that requires a delicate balance of overwhelming, brute force, and elegant strikes to overcome all manner of savage opponents. Blast through crowds or slow down time and hand select your points of attack before unleashing a storm of violence on the battlefield. Cyberpunk Inspired Arsenal: Equip all manner of high-tech firearms and melee weapons to ruin all that oppose you. Employ state of the art gadgets like energy shield, dash augmentations, and the switch gun stun or hack the opposition onto your side of the fight. Story-Driven Action: Violent confrontation is a means to an end and trust is a devalued currency in Rengkok as you navigate a senseless world with the help of a mysterious hacker friend. Exceptional Soundtrack: Explore and battle to the intense beats of Khoven, DJ Alina, and famed anime composer Susumu Hirasawa (Paprika, Millennium Actress).

RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired sociopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend. Combine preternatural reflexes, augmented tools, and the arsenal of fallen foes to tear down and dismantle the corporate titans of virtuality dealers at HEAVEN. Sophisticated & Brutal Combat: RUINER features lightning fast combat that requires a delicate balance of overwhelming, brute force, and elegant strikes to overcome all manner of savage opponents. Blast through crowds or slow down time and hand select your points of attack before unleashing a storm of violence on the battlefield. Cyberpunk Inspired Arsenal: Equip all manner of high-tech firearms and melee weapons to ruin all that oppose you. Employ state of the art gadgets like energy shield, dash augmentations, and the switch gun stun or hack the opposition onto your side of the fight. Story-Driven Action: Violent confrontation is a means to an end and trust is a devalued currency in Rengkok as you navigate a senseless world with the help of a mysterious hacker friend. Exceptional Soundtrack: Explore and battle to the intense beats of Khoven, DJ Alina, and famed anime composer Susumu Hirasawa (Paprika, Millennium Actress).

RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired sociopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend. Combine preternatural reflexes, augmented tools, and the arsenal of fallen foes to tear down and dismantle the corporate titans of virtuality dealers at HEAVEN. Sophisticated & Brutal Combat: RUINER features lightning fast combat that requires a delicate balance of overwhelming, brute force, and elegant strikes to overcome all manner of savage opponents. Blast through crowds or slow down time and hand select your points of attack before unleashing a storm of violence on the battlefield. Cyberpunk Inspired Arsenal: Equip all manner of high-tech firearms and melee weapons to ruin all that oppose you. Employ state of the art gadgets like energy shield, dash augmentations, and the switch gun stun or hack the opposition onto your side of the fight. Story-Driven Action: Violent confrontation is a means to an end and trust is a devalued currency in Rengkok as you navigate a senseless world with the help of a mysterious hacker friend. Exceptional Soundtrack: Explore and battle to the intense beats of Khoven, DJ Alina, and famed anime composer Susumu Hirasawa (Paprika, Millennium Actress).

Critics
77
Steam
89
Metacritic
75

Score Breakdown

76.9

Critic Average

73 reviews

89

Steam User Score

12,189 reviews

75

Metacritic User Score

249 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-12.4
Metacritic Disparity
+1.9
Combined Disparity
-5.3

Average of both sources

Review Timing

1 early (1%)62 launch window (85%)10 late (14%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 73 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 76.9/100. Critics score this game 12.4 points lower than Steam users and 1.9 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 73)+
  1. Michael SpadaforeviaCFG Games
    Sep 24, 2020·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 89.3/100 · -9.3 ptsMetacritic 75/100 · +5.0 pts
  2. A.J. MaciejewskiviaVideo Chums
    Jul 2, 2020·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 89.3/100 · -9.3 ptsMetacritic 75/100 · +5.0 pts
  3. Farley SantosviaNintendo Blast
    Jun 30, 2020·Late review
    65/100View review
    Steam 89.3/100 · -24.3 ptsMetacritic 75/100 · -10.0 pts
  4. NintendoWorldReport StaffviaNintendoWorldReport
    Jun 24, 2020·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 89.3/100 · -9.3 ptsMetacritic 75/100 · +5.0 pts
  5. Justin NationviaNindie Spotlight
    Jun 18, 2020·Late review
    85/100View review
    Steam 89.3/100 · -4.3 ptsMetacritic 75/100 · +10.0 pts