The Riftbreaker
Action
Adventure
Indie
RPG
Simulation
Strategy
Single-player
Multi-player
Co-op
Online Co-op
LAN Co-op
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Workshop
Camera Comfort
Custom Volume Controls
Adjustable Difficulty
Playable without Timed Input
Save Anytime
Stereo Sound
Surround Sound
Steam Cloud
Includes level editor
Remote Play on TV
Family Sharing

The Riftbreaker is a solo or Co-op base-building, survival game with Action-RPG elements for up to 4 players. Hack & slash countless hordes of enemies. Build up your base, craft powerful weapons and research new inventions to survive.

Developers: EXOR Studios
Publishers: EXOR Studios Surefire.Games
Release Date: 14 Oct, 2021
Price (USD): 29,99€
Current Players: 709

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(91%)
action and base building
visually stunning
frequent updates
expansive tech tree
difficulty spike
genre blending
overly complicated
poor story
technical issues
The game's blend of action and base building is widely praised for being engaging and visually appealing, with players enjoying frequent updates and support from developers. However, some criticism is directed towards overly complicated strategy elements and poorly executed story and dialogue. Technical difficulties, such as game crashes and save issues, also frustrate players. Nonetheless, the variety of gameplay modes and the ability to play co-op make it an attractive option for many, despite the mixed views on genre depth and difficulty spikes.

Positive Points

  • Many players enjoy the blend of action, base building, and tower defense mechanics, which is seen as engaging and fun.
  • The game is praised for its visually stunning graphics and solid performance, even on platforms like Linux and Steam Deck.
  • Players appreciate the frequent updates and continuous support from developers, alongside the game being bug-free and stable.
  • The tech tree is expansive and provides a variety of gameplay styles, allowing for both automation and manual control.
  • Negative Points

  • Some players find the strategy aspects overly complicated and difficult to manage.
  • The story and dialogue are criticized by a few for being poorly executed and overly long.
  • Certain players experience technical issues, such as crashes and save data corruption, particularly when moving between regions.
  • Mixed Points

  • The difficulty spike is a point of contention; while some enjoy the challenge, others feel it escalates too abruptly.
  • The game blends multiple genres, which some players feel leads to a lack of depth in any particular area, while others enjoy the variety.
  • Common Themes

  • The game is consistently described as addictive and fun, with many players returning to it multiple times.
  • The cooperative mode is regarded as a highlight, increasing the game's enjoyment, although some players find the multiplayer experience lacking.
  • The game's mechanics are seen as a good fit for fans of similar games like Factorio or Command and Conquer.
  • Updated 3/6/2026, 12:01:57 AM UTC