Rencounter
Released Nov 2016
Rencounter is a difficult, turn-based, RPG, roguelike game with a mysterious atmosphere. Help your squad survive while navigating through a network of tunnels and rooms. Distribute provisions and medicine to keep them alive.
70% positive · 375 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Rencounter launched its 1.0 full release on November 4, 2016. At launch, the developer (SPVD) expressed enthusiasm for the community and outlined ambitions for future updates — including Linux/Mac versions, interface improvements, gamepad support, new items, talents, and enemies. They followed through on several of these promises: a Mac version shipped on December 7, 2016, a Linux version on January 19, 2017, and a handful of feature patches and balance updates arrived through mid-2017. The last recorded developer communication was a minor bug fix and French translation update on August 9, 2017. No developer posts, patches, announcements, or roadmap updates have appeared since that date. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no season pass, and no outstanding commitments visible on the store. The game has zero major content releases post-launch; the post-launch activity consisted entirely of smaller patches fulfilling the initial platform and polish promises made at 1.0. With the final update arriving on August 9, 2017 and no further communication from the developer in the nearly nine years since, the game appears to have reached the end of its active development cycle.
Evidence
Minor update adding French translation and minor fixes. This is the last recorded developer communication.
Linux version released with German and Hungarian translations, redesigned combat interface, and bug fixes — fulfilling the remaining major platform promise from launch.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
GrabTheGames
Achievements
19
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Rencounter is a difficult, turn-based, RPG, roguelike game with a mysterious atmosphere.
The world of Rencounter is immersed in gloom. The game begins in a maze full of bloodthirsty enemies, valuable resources, and secrets. Help your squad survive while navigating through a network of tunnels and rooms. Distribute provisions and medicine to keep them alive.
In a world where every choice counts, you will be taken away on a path that will shape your destiny. Find your way to the end of the quest and discover the secrets at the end of your journey!
Features:
- Explore dungeons
- Fight enemies
- Scavenge equipment
- Loot valuable items
- Build Your character
- Manage inventory
The world of Rencounter is immersed in gloom. The game begins in a maze full of bloodthirsty enemies, valuable resources, and secrets. Help your squad survive while navigating through a network of tunnels and rooms. Distribute provisions and medicine to keep them alive.
In a world where every choice counts, you will be taken away on a path that will shape your destiny. Find your way to the end of the quest and discover the secrets at the end of your journey!
Features:
- Explore dungeons
- Fight enemies
- Scavenge equipment
- Loot valuable items
- Build Your character
- Manage inventory
Last evaluated Jun 20, 2026
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