Roguelite · Shooter

Risk of Rain 2

A third-person action roguelike in which players combine unpredictable loot, fight escalating alien hordes, and try to escape—or extend a run indefinitely.

Risk of Rain 2 cover art
Typical run45–120 min
Switch price$24.99
Co-opOnline
Switch releaseAugust 30, 2019
Players1 player; 1–4 via local wireless or online play
DeveloperHopoo Games LLC

Overview

Risk of Rain 2

Players crash-land on an alien planet, master distinct survivors, and stack loot combinations while enemies and player power scale throughout the run. Switch supports solo play plus up to four players through local wireless or online play.

Sources

Cover image downloaded from Nintendo’s official store listing on 2026-07-09.

Is it right for you?

Best for: Players looking for shooter runs that fit a 45–120 min window.

Skip if: You need a low-pressure game or dislike replaying familiar challenges.

What carries between runs

Between runs, persistent unlocks steadily widen your options.

On Switch

Handheld text and controls are comfortable; check this field again before buying for the latest patch notes.

Research checked 2026-07-09 · Official site · Nintendo listing · Cover source

Try next