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Rain World

before 9 yearsSource: Steam

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Developer
Videocult
Publisher
Akupara Games
Genre
Action, Adventure, Indie, Plattformer
Game modes
Multiplayer, Singleplayer
Game series
Rain World
Steam user reviews
94 % positive · 57,505 reviews
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What is Rain World?

Rain World is a 2D survival platformer by Videocult. You play a slugcat who is separated from its family after a flood and searches the ruins of an ancient civilization for food, shelter and a way through a hostile world.

The game combines precise platforming with survival mechanics. Rather than treating enemies as fixed obstacles, a large part of the wildlife moves through the regions as its own predator-prey system. Observation, movement, hiding and timing are therefore more important than raw combat power.

Updated 04.10.2026

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Release

before 9 yearsSource: Steam

Rain World was originally released on Mar 28, 2017. Since then the game has come to more consoles and has been expanded over the long term with two major expansions. Akupara Games took over publishing of the game in 2022; Videocult remained the lead developer of the Rain World series.

With Downpour, a major expansion followed in 2023. The Watcher first came out on PC in 2025 and later that same year on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Xbox. A physical anthology bundling the base game, Downpour and The Watcher is also announced for Nintendo Switch 2; Serenity Forge currently gives Feb 18, 2027 as the expected shipping date for pre-orders.

  1. PC / PlayStation 4

    Original release of Rain World.

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  2. PC

    Downpour is coming to PC and permanently expands Rain World with new Slugcats, regions and game modes.

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  3. PlayStation / Nintendo Switch / Xbox

    Downpour is coming to consoles; Rain World is therefore also available on PS5 and Xbox.

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  4. PC

    The Watcher is coming to PC as the second major expansion.

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  5. PlayStation / Nintendo Switch / Xbox

    The Watcher is coming to consoles.

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  6. Nintendo Switch 2

    Serenity Forge gives this date as the expected shipping start for the physical Rain World Anthology; no confirmed general digital release.

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Platforms

Rain World is available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. On Xbox, the current version is offered with Smart Delivery and optimization for Xbox Series X|S.

A native Nintendo Switch 2 version is announced via the physical Rain World Anthology. The pre-order includes the base game plus Downpour and The Watcher on a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition cartridge. Serenity Forge currently gives Feb 18, 2027 as the expected shipping date for pre-orders; a general digital Switch 2 release is therefore not confirmed.

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Gameplay

Each cycle revolves around food, exploration and a safe shelter from the approaching rain. According to Akupara, the base game includes more than 1,600 rooms across twelve regions. Predators and prey react to their surroundings with their own AI, making paths and encounters less predictable than in classic platformers.

Alongside the campaign, the base game offers a local Arena mode for up to four players. The different Slugcat variants further change pace and risk: Monk is aimed more at an accessible entry, while Hunter suits a more aggressive and demanding style of play.

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Trailer for Rain World

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DLC and expansions

Rain World: Downpour expands the game with five additional Slugcats with their own abilities and stories, ten new regions, and Challenge, Safari and Expedition modes. Jolly Co-op also brings local co-op to the base game campaigns.

Rain World: The Watcher is the second major expansion. It introduces another Slugcat journey with more than 2,500 screens across 30 new or reworked regions, new creatures, additional mechanics and dynamic progression. The expansion also updates Arena and co-op.

Updated 04.10.2026

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Official artwork for Rain World: Downpour
Downpour expands Rain World with five more Slugcats, new regions and additional game modes, among other things. · Steam / Videocult / Akupara Games Image source
Official artwork for Rain World: The Watcher
The Watcher is the second major expansion for Rain World. · Steam / Videocult / Akupara Games Image source

System requirements

The PC version requires at least Windows 10 (64-bit), an Intel Core i3 4th Gen. or Ryzen 1st Gen., 4 GB RAM, Intel HD graphics or GeForce 6 / Radeon R7 class graphics, and 4 GB of free storage. Recommended are an Intel Core i5 6th Gen. or Ryzen 2nd Gen., 8 GB RAM and a GeForce 7 or Radeon RX 400 class graphics card.

The details apply to PC (Windows).

Minimum

Operating system
Windows 10 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i3 4th Gen. / Ryzen 1st Gen.
Memory
4 GB RAM
Graphics
Intel HD (integrated), GeForce 6 Series or Radeon R7 Series
Speicher
4 GB available

Recommended

Operating system
Windows 10 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i5 6th Gen. / Ryzen 2nd Gen. or better
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics
GeForce 7 Series or Radeon RX400 Series or better
Speicher
4 GB available

Editorial details

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The dynamic ecosystem

A core feature of Rain World is the behaviour of its creatures. Enemies are not just obstacles on a fixed route: animals hunt, flee and react to one another. As a result, situations can change without the player having triggered them directly. This system shapes both stealth and the choice of safe routes, and makes observation a central part of the game.

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Similar games

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Game series

Rain World was developed by Videocult. In 2022, Akupara Games took over publishing of the base game and at the same time worked on the Downpour expansion. The Watcher is also published by Akupara and continues the series as a long-supported game universe.

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