Rift Riff

Rift Riff is a revolutionary tower defense game that combines strategy, resource management, and forgiving mechanics to provide a unique and engaging experience. Jump into rifts, fend off waves of varied monsters, and plunder their world while tailoring your defenses to overcome relentless challenges. The game offers players versatility with strategic tower loadouts, dynamic monster behaviors, and a system that encourages experimentation by minimizing penalties for mistakes. Developed collaboratively by renowned creators, Rift Riff is filled with colorful designs, intuitive gameplay, and vibrant worlds, making it a must-play for fans of action, strategy, and indie games alike.

Adriaan de Jongh, Sim Kaart, Matthijs Koster, Franz LaZerte, Professional Panda
Adriaan de Jongh
May 09, 2025
97 % Positive (96 reviews)
$5.94 Play Now

Features

Strategic Gameplay

Rift Riff emphasizes thoughtful planning with tower loadouts, resource management, and analysis of varied monster behaviors.

Forgiving Mechanics

Lost a tower? It respawns for free after the wave. Made a mistake? Get a refund or redo the last wave without harsh penalties.

Tower Customization

Build and upgrade 14 unique tower types with 6 overpowered upgrades available to enhance your defenses.

Vibrant Worlds

Explore 15 colorful worlds, each with distinct scenarios and engaging challenges.

Steam Achievements

Rift Riff comes packed with achievements to showcase your mastery.

Companions

Unlock 6 unique companions who assist you and enhance your gameplay experience in Rift Riff.

Post-apocalyptic Setting

Immerse yourself in a dystopian world filled with survival challenges and strategic combat.

Accessible Pricing

Experience Rift Riff at an introductory price of $5.94, inclusive of a 15% discount from its original price.

Controller Support

Fully optimized controller functionality is available for Rift Riff on compatible platforms.

Steam Cloud

Enjoy seamless cloud saves and safeguard your progress while playing Rift Riff.

Key Features

Single-player
Steam Achievements
Steam Cloud
Stats
Family Sharing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rift Riff about?

Rift Riff is a strategic tower defense game where you jump into rifts, fight monsters, and plunder their world.

How long is the gameplay in the game?

Rift Riff features 10–15 hours of gameplay spread across multiple worlds and scenarios.

Is there multiplayer in Rift Riff?

No, Rift Riff is primarily a single-player experience.

What makes Rift Riff forgiving compared to other games?

The game minimizes penalties like full tower refunds, tower respawning after waves, and the ability to redo only the last wave if defeated.

What types of challenges are included?

Rift Riff includes 30 challenges designed for die-hard players seeking additional difficulty and rewards.

What is the strategic aspect of the game?

You choose tower loadouts at the start of scenarios, analyze monster behaviors, and strategically build and upgrade towers on predetermined spots during waves.

Does this game have cloud save support?

Yes, Rift Riff includes Steam Cloud support so your progress is always backed up.

Who developed Rift Riff?

Rift Riff was developed by Adriaan de Jongh, Sim Kaart, Matthijs Koster, Franz LaZerte, and Professional Panda.

What are prisms used for in the game?

Prisms are earned by surviving waves and are used to unlock new rifts, towers, companions, and upgrades.

What languages are supported in Rift Riff?

Supported languages include English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), and Turkish.

Genres

Strategy Indie Action

Tags

Tower Defense Minimalist Strategy Base Building PvE RTS Nonlinear Action Controller Singleplayer 2D Colorful Isometric Post-apocalyptic Survival Real-Time with Pause Real Time Tactics Action RTS Combat Dystopian

System Requirements

Minimum

Os

Windows 10

Memory

4 GB RAM

Storage

700 MB available space

Graphics

Integrated graphics with full Vulkan 1.0 support

Requires

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Processor

x86_32 CPU with SSE2 instructions, or any x86_64 CPU

Recommended

Os

Windows 10 or higher

Memory

8 GB RAM

Storage

700 MB available space

Graphics

Dedicated graphics with full Vulkan 1.2 support

Requires

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Processor

x86_64 CPU with SSE4.2 instructions, with 4 physical cores or more

Supported Languages

Language Interface Subtitles Audio
English
French
German
Spanish - Spain
Dutch
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Turkish

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