Riptale

Riptale

Released Apr 2017

Riptale is a challenging 2D roguelike action game aiming to make sword combat be as bloody and impactful as possible. The player collects gems that allow them to execute different attacks in the order of their choosing. All this results in a symphony of combos that fill the screen with blood and guts.

86% positive · 110 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Riptale launched on April 27, 2017 as a complete, self-contained roguelike. In the weeks following launch, the developer shipped a series of patches (v1.0.1 through v1.0.3) addressing bugs and adding minor quality-of-life improvements, along with a soundtrack DLC on May 3, 2017. The final notable post-launch activity was the Mac & Linux release on June 1, 2017, which represents the last meaningful content milestone. After that point, all developer communication ceased entirely. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no roadmaps, no announced future content, and no developer posts of any kind beyond June 2017. The store description presents the game as a finished product with no language suggesting ongoing development. Riptale appears to have launched as a complete package and received a short burst of polish updates before the developer moved on.
Evidence
Mac and Linux versions of Riptale released — the last official developer communication on record.
news post · Jun 1, 2017 source content shipped
high
Patch v1.0.3 added gameplay adjustments, display options, and a screen color filter unlock system.
news post · May 16, 2017 source development ongoing
medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
May 2017

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Super God
Achievements
17
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

Riptale is a challenging 2D roguelike action game aiming to make sword combat be as bloody and impactful as possible. The player collects gems that allow them to execute different attacks in the order of their choosing. All this results in a symphony of combos that fill the screen with blood and guts. If Riptale was a board game it would shoot scissors at you.

Instead of erratic hacking of the attack button the player must instead first aim at their target and then strike. The attacks are powered by arcane gems which make them powerful enough to bring down the ancient dragons threatening the world. Each gem takes a few moments to recharge, which means the attacks must be planned carefully lest they run out at the worst possible moment.

Features:


  • CRAFT YOUR OWN COMBO
Purchase attack gems and line them up the way you want to fight.

  • GAMEPAD SUPPORT
Unlock the true power in your attacks by utilizing the analogue stick.

  • INTERESTING ENEMIES
Encounter dragons and mystical cultists and end their reign of terror.

  • TERRIFYING BOSSES
Fight challenging bosses that stand in your way on the journey down.

  • LARGE GAME AREAS
Roam through dark crypts, underground forests, and mushroom caverns.

  • UNLOCKABLES
Unlock pets, scarfs, and trinkets by completing achievements and challenges.

  • MYSTERIOUS LORE
Piece together the history of the buried civilization by reading books.

  • UPTEMPO SOUNDTRACK
Paying homage to the classics of yesteryears and preparing you for the action.
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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