Risk of Rain 2

Risk of Rain 2 is a third-person roguelite where item stacking fundamentally alters character behavior over each run, with hundreds of items combining in often unpredictable and intentionally overpowered ways by late game. Difficulty scales with time rather than deaths, creating pressure to progress quickly through each level. The Survivors of the Void DLC adds new characters, items, and a final act.

Last reviewed 2026-05-07

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Escape a chaotic alien planet by fighting through hordes of frenzied monsters – with your friends, or on your own. Combine loot in surprising ways and master each character until you become the havoc you feared upon your first crash landing.

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Good for

Players who enjoy build diversity and emergent power scaling in roguelites
Co-op multiplayer — 4-player online cooperative is well-supported and changes run dynamics
Those who like games that reward learning item synergies over many runs

Avoid if

Item pool complexity and late-game RNG variance can feel uncontrollable at high difficulty
Solo play can feel lonely — the game shines most in cooperative multiplayer
You disliked Risk of Rain 1's mechanics — the sequel doubles down on the same design philosophy

FAQ

Is Risk of Rain 2 worth playing in 2026?

If players who enjoy build diversity and emergent power scaling in roguelites, Risk of Rain 2 holds up well. Check "Avoid if" above for honest caveats before committing.

How long does Risk of Rain 2 take to beat?

Main story runtime varies — check the HowLongToBeat link in the sidebar for community-reported hours (Main / Main+Extras / Completionist).