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Survive the Rift

Survive the Rift is a roguelike shoot 'em up with procedurally generated levels, unlockable ships, and plenty of items to make each run unique. Inspired by classic 16-bit era scrolling shooters with modern roguelike game mechanics.

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November 17, 2025
258 days ago
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Positive10 reviews90.0%

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About the Game

Survive the Rift is a roguelike shoot 'em up with procedurally generated levels, unlockable ships, and plenty of items to make each run unique.

Inspired by classic 16-bit era scrolling shooters with modern roguelike game mechanics.

Features

  • Unlock ships with different starting weapons and stats.

  • Choose your path through each sector. Select the type and difficulty of stage you want to play. Risk a hard stage to earn more credits and technology or visit a shop to get repairs and outfit your ship with new technology.

  • Destroy enemies to get loot. Find new weapons, modules, devices, and ship upgrades.

  • Collect technology points and unlock new game features.