Rifter

Rifter

Released Jul 2018

Breathtakingly fast and tough-as-nails, Rifter is an acrobatic platformer drenched in neon and infused with a pumping 80’s synthwave soundtrack. Run, swing, smash and dash at exhilarating speeds on a quest to discover the secrets of a shattered world.

92% positive · 112 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Steam $11.99
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Evaluation

Rifter launched on July 12, 2018, after three years of solo development by MaxBytes. Shortly after launch, the developer shipped a single post-launch update on July 31, 2018 (v1.1), which added an "accessible mode" with adjustable difficulty settings. This was the only post-launch update recorded. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no season pass, no roadmap, and no developer statements promising future content. The store description presents the game as a complete, self-contained product with over 90 stages, 30+ upgrades, boss battles, and multiple endings. The developer has not communicated anything about the game since July 31, 2018. Given the complete content package described on the store, the absence of any outstanding commitments, and the lack of any post-launch update pattern beyond the single accessibility patch, the game launched and was completed as a finished product shortly after release.
Evidence
Rifter launched on Steam on July 12, 2018, after three years of development. No post-launch content was announced.
news post · Jul 12, 2018 source content shipped
high
Version 1.1 shipped with an 'accessible mode' difficulty option. This is the last recorded developer communication.
news post · Jul 31, 2018 source content shipped
medium

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
MaxBytes
Achievements
14
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game



Breathtakingly fast and tough-as-nails, Rifter is an acrobatic platformer drenched in neon and infused with a pumping 80’s synthwave soundtrack. Run, swing, smash and dash at exhilarating speeds on a quest to discover the secrets of a shattered world.

The love child of Dust Force, Sonic, Bionic Commando and Hotline Miami, Rifter puts players on the bleeding edge of speed and control. Blast through a world of 80’s-inspired neon backdrops, and discover challenging obstacles and brutal boss battles, in over 90 stages featuring over 30 character upgrades, unlockable skills, different endings and the mysteries surrounding the world of Rifter.

Key Features:

■ Lightning-fast acrobatic platformer
   Run, swing, smash and dash and feel exhilarating freedom of movement
■ Unlock, upgrade, discover
   Rift through over 90 levels, 30 upgrades, new skills and leaderboards
■ Synthwave infused hypnotic style
   Get in the zone with a pumping 80s synthwave soundtrack & neon-drenched visuals
■ Face massive bosses
   Challenge a large variety of enemy types and hard-as-nails boss fights
■ Reveal the mysteries behind Rifter
   Not everything is as it seems. Uncover the secrets of the Rifters!
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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