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Rivals of Aether

A 2D platform fighter with pixel-art visuals where fighters use elemental powers in fast, competitive matches. You can play with up to four people locally, and the game also has single-player and online modes. It is built for short, intense matches where small mistakes are punished and learning the characters matters. Is it your kind of game?

Platform fighterLocal multiplayer2D pixel artPCXboxSwitch

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IGDB

73%

41 ratings

Steam:

96%

33,309 reviews

Fits you if

you want fast, technical platform fighting with friends on the couch.

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you want a story mode or easy, casual fighting.

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Steam

$29.99

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Platforms
PC · Xbox · Switch
Release date
March 28, 2017
Difficulty
3/5 (estimated)
Genres
Fighting · Platform · Indie
Themes
Action
Perspective
Side view
Modes
Online up to 4 · Couch co-op up to 4 · PvP
Languages
1 languages
Text in your language
Yes
Steam Deck
Verified
Microtransactions
None

Frequently asked questions

Which platforms is Rivals of Aether on?
Rivals of Aether is available on PC · Xbox · Switch.
Does Rivals of Aether have co-op?
Yes — Online up to 4 · Couch co-op up to 4 · PvP.
Does Rivals of Aether run on Steam Deck?
Verified
What does Rivals of Aether cost?
$29.99 on Steam.

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