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Risk of Rain 2

  • 2–4players
  • 30–90 min
  • PC
  • PS5
  • Xbox
  • Switch
Teen

Third-Person Shooter · Action Roguelike · Roguelike

A third-person roguelite where survivors stack random items into absurd builds while the difficulty climbs every minute.

Who can play

  • Split-screen for 2 players on PS5 and Xbox.
  • Same room, own screens for up to 4 players on Switch.
  • Online for up to 4 players on PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch.
  • No crossplay between platform families. Steam and Epic Games Store players on PC can play together; consoles do not crossplay.
  • Each player online needs their own copy. On one screen, one copy is enough.
SteamPrice on SteamGet it (opens the store in a new tab)
A copy each

How it plays

  • Items come from the same chests, so friends negotiate who takes what and builds snowball together.

  • Everyone plays their own character with their own skills, and a fallen teammate only returns at the next stage.

  • Online, each player needs a copy; on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series two players can also play split-screen on one console, and Switch players in one room can link their consoles by local wireless.

  • Action

Is it good

93%

Very positive on Steam

of 240,000 reviewsRead on Steam (opens the store in a new tab)

13k playing on Steam, counted dailySteam Deck Playable

Every way to play together

No crossplay between platform families. Split-screen for 2 on PS5 and Xbox. Online for up to 4 on every platform. LAN play for up to 4 on Switch.

    • PC
    PCCheck (how we check facts)
    Same screen
    No
    Same room, own screens
    No
    Online
    4players, full story together
    • PS5
    • Xbox
    PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|SCheck (how we check facts)
    Same screen
    2players, split-screen, full story together

    Split-screen came with the native PS5 and Xbox Series versions in August 2024; listed for two players, not combined with online.

    Same room, own screens
    No
    Online
    4players, full story together
    • Switch
    Nintendo Switch
    Same screen
    No
    Same room, own screens
    4players, full story togetherEditor (how we check facts)

    Local wireless between Switch consoles, one copy each; Nintendo lists it for up to four players.

    Online
    4players, full story togetherCheck (how we check facts)

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Quick facts

Developer
Hopoo Games
Publisher
Gearbox Publishing
Platforms
PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Series
Risk of Rain
Released
  • 27 Mar 2019 on PC
  • 30 Aug 2019 on PS4, Xbox One and Switch
  • 27 Aug 2024 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
Controllers
Full controller support on PC
Languages
Text in 11 languages
Age rating
Teen (ESRB): Blood, drug reference, fantasy violence

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Answers

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Can you play Risk of Rain 2 split-screen?
Yes. Split-screen co-op for up to 2 on PS5 and Xbox. Not on PC and Switch.
One of 262 split-screen games
How many players can play Risk of Rain 2 together?
Split-screen co-op for up to 2 on PS5 and Xbox. Local co-op on separate screens for up to 4 on Switch. Online co-op for up to 4 on PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch.
Is Risk of Rain 2 crossplay?
No: everyone online needs the same platform family. Steam and Epic Games Store players on PC can play together; consoles do not crossplay.
Do you need two copies of Risk of Rain 2?
On one screen, one copy is enough. Each player online needs their own copy.
Can you play the Risk of Rain 2 story together?
Yes: the main campaign is playable together online, on one screen and on a local network.
What platforms is Risk of Rain 2 on?
PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.
One of 290 co-op games on PS5
Does Risk of Rain 2 work on Steam Deck?
Yes, with some extra steps: Steam rates it Playable for Steam Deck.
Is Risk of Rain 2 free?
No, it's a paid game.

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