Rain World 2017

About

Rain World came out on March 28, 2017 for PC and PlayStation 4, then for Nintendo Switch on December 13, 2018 and for PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on July 11, 2023. On Steam, 94% of 47,756 player reviews are positive (Very Positive). 782 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 2,282 in the last 30 days. It is Playable on Steam Deck. The main story takes about 15 hours, doing everything about 79 hours.

Rain World is a survival platformer set in an abandoned industrial environment ravaged by a shattered ecosystem. Bone-crushingly intense rains pound the surface, making life as we know it almost impossible. The creatures in this world hibernate most of the time, but in the few brief dry periods they go out in search of food.

Story

"You are a nomadic slugcat, both predator and prey in a broken ecosystem. Intense, bone-crushing rains pound the surface and make life almost impossible for most of the year, but the dry season has just arrived. Grab your spear and brave the industrial wastes, hunting enough food to survive another hibernation cycle, but be wary— other, bigger creatures have the same plan... and slugcats look delicious."

What is happening now

Rain World is a side-scrolling survival adventure where players navigate a flooded world as a small creature hunted by larger predators. Since its 2017 debut, the game has expanded across major platforms and built a dedicated following through its deliberate pacing and environmental storytelling. The game has now crossed 3.5 million units sold, a significant milestone for the indie title. Merchandise sales have also proven strong, suggesting sustained player interest beyond the base game itself. Developer Videocult has remained characteristically reserved about future plans, offering no public commentary on whether a sequel is in development despite the franchise's clear commercial success.