Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 63 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Audio: 50 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 42 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- No recurring complaint surfaced in 296 sampled reviews
Based on 394 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 296 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
50% of themes are praise50% are divided0% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
63 of 296 sampled reviews raised it
The forgiving mechanics (full refunds, wave restarts, etc.) mean that the player can focus more on moment-to-moment gameplay, and adapt their strategy as each wave progresses.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
50 of 296 sampled reviews raised it
Between the beautiful art design with smooth movement and satisfying animations, original music and adorable sound effects (Do yourself a favor, turn up the volume), and painstakingly balanced difficulty between the levels, this game is an absolute masterpiece with an entire little world to explore.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
42 of 296 sampled reviews raised it
The art style is clean and functional - nothing flashy, but it keeps things easy to read during hectic waves.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
20 of 296 sampled reviews raised it
The earlier levels are an excellent introduction for someone new to tower defense, while the higher levels and challenges offer unique difficulty for veteran players.
Steam Deck
Players who bring up Steam Deck mostly praise it.
10 of 296 sampled reviews raised it
Rift Riff Review - Addictive Tower Defense That Runs All Day on Steam Deck
Accessibility
Players who bring up Accessibility mostly praise it.
4 of 296 sampled reviews raised it
Furthermore, accessibility options, including wave restarts, layout saving, and tower refunding, made the rounds more enjoyable.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay63 reviews
Audio50 reviews
Graphics42 reviews
Difficulty20 reviews
Steam Deck10 reviews
Accessibility4 reviews
Divided opinion
Controls100% still recommend
Performance100% still recommend
Optimization100% still recommend
Story100% still recommend
Characters100% still recommend
Monetization67% still recommend
Players complain
No recurring complaints in this sample.
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- DualSense Controller Support
- DualShock Controller Support
- Full controller support
Store features
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Adjustable Text Size
- Camera Comfort
- Color Alternatives
- Custom Volume Controls
- Family Sharing
- Keyboard Only Option
- Mouse Only Option
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Valve device support
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$12.99
The lowest we've tracked is $7.79.
3 points recordedtoday · $12.99
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