The NecroDancer's back in a brand new rhythm game spinoff! Help Cadence navigate the modern world while repairing the rifts that have torn her life apart. Do rhythmic battle via rift mode, minigames, and boss battles! All to the beat of a brand new soundtrack from Danny Baranowsky & friends.
239 Players in Game
2 509 All-Time Peak
91,46 Rating
Steam Charts
239 Players in Game
2 509 All-Time Peak
91,46 Rating
At the moment, Rift of the NecroDancer has 239 players actively in-game. This is 48.91% lower than its all-time peak of 599.
Rift of the NecroDancer Player Count
Rift of the NecroDancer monthly active players. This table represents the average number of players engaging with the game each month, providing insights into its ongoing popularity and player activity trends.
| Month |
Average Players |
Change |
| 2025-07 |
268 |
+18% |
| 2025-06 |
227 |
+25.02% |
| 2025-05 |
182 |
-7.27% |
| 2025-04 |
196 |
+14.81% |
| 2025-03 |
171 |
0% |
3 196 Total Reviews
3 051 Positive Reviews
145 Negative Reviews
Very Positive Score
Rift of the NecroDancer has garnered a total of 3 196 reviews, with 3 051 positive reviews and 145 negative reviews, resulting in a ‘Very Positive’ overall score.
Reviews Chart
Chart above illustrates the trend of feedback for Rift of the NecroDancer over time, showcasing the dynamic changes in player opinions as new updates and features have been introduced. This visual representation helps to understand the game's reception and how it has evolved.
Recent Steam Reviews
This section displays the 10 most recent Steam reviews for the game, showcasing a mix of player experiences and sentiments. Each review summary includes the total playtime along with the number of thumbs-up and thumbs-down reactions, clearly indicating the community's feedback
Playtime:
1456 minutes
Really unique take on a vertical scroller rhythm game. one thing I would like it in is a song preview for custom music.
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
597 minutes
This game gives me carpel tunnel and the music is good
👍 : 4 |
😃 : 1
Positive
Playtime:
836 minutes
As a huge fan of the old Guitar Hero and Rock Band series, I've been loving my time with this game. It's quite challenging to get the hang of all the monster patterns but once you nail it down, it's a blast to play and I'm very happy about being able to play it with one of my old Guitar controllers.
The music is superb and the fact that you can create your own tracks is *chef kiss*. This is gonna be my comfort game for years to come.
👍 : 2 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
793 minutes
such a fun game to play, the music is so good, and honestly i think the concept is really unique. totally recommend!
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
8369 minutes
Probably the best rhythm game I've ever played
An incredibly unique game where reading the chart is half the battle. The way it adapts Crypt of the Necrodancer mechanics and enemies into it's gameplay is so clever and makes it a treat for people coming from Crypt, and an incredibly fresh experience for rhythm game fans coming in from your traditional guitar hero/ddr style "hit the arrows/notes" gameplay. Every single monster has a different rhythm and method for being taken down (aside from basic skeletons and green slimes who are identical) and just like original crypt the gameplay is about quickly and efficiently remembering an enemy's patterns and dealing with it. It's complex, and can be very difficult, but the game features a good easy mode selection as well as an incredibly well done practice mode that allows you replay sections of a song from the exact beat.
The music is all very good, and it gets regular content updates in the form of paid and occasionally free dlc updates. The pizza tower pack especially is really fun. The story mode is.. It has really fun minigames and boss fights but i saw a review call it "Mobile game writing" and I can't really say I disagree, it's charming at best and just kinda bleh at worst. But if you're playing a rhythm game for the story i'm not really sure where your priorities lie.
Best of all is the extensive workshop this game features, it's got easy chart creation tools and hundreds upon hundreds of custom charts to try from all sorts of songs, even supporting features like custom portraits and stuff! I myself have even made a few custom charts already.
Overall it's an all around great game and I highly recommend it to anyone even remotely interested in the rhythm game genre
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
139 minutes
Honestly love this game for all ive played so far but all of the dlcs are way to expensive
👍 : 27 |
😃 : 2
Negative
Playtime:
298 minutes
Rift of the NecroDancer is a nice spin on the vertical scrolling rhythm game (VSRG) genre. There are three lanes with every note being a different monster or healing item. So you have every note having a different behavior to some degree. There is also a little story mode with rhythm mini games and boss fights which is nice.
The songs are overall neat and there are some crossover songs from other indie games like Pizza Tower (that DLC is really good)! And if you are done with the vanilla & DLC songs, there are custom songs to play. The game has an editor and the Steam Workshop included so you can go and find any other song you like or make your own levels to share.
I can recommend playing Rift of the Necrodancer if you feel like trying a unique VSRG out, no matter if you are new to this genre or not.
👍 : 7 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
4573 minutes
Fun game, learning curve can be a bit steep at the start. If you are used to playing rhythm games, your arrogance will bite you in the ass if you start on hard difficulty. You will need a couple of hours on medium for sure. If you want your brain melted this is the perfect game.
👍 : 13 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
490 minutes
worlds first keyboard rhythm game where your fundies wont be enough to allow you to just start on the hardest difficulty. hell honestly, not even the 2nd hardest either.
this game is a reading nightmare on the higher difficulties, but easy/medium are still super accessible to newcomers.
it feels good. hitting the buttons feels good, the animations feel good, the charts feel good; its overall a very satisfying experience
EDIT: this game, by default, enables vsync, and it is not in the options menu. given that vsync produces input delay, and that this is a rhythm game with a frame perfect judgement window (16.67ms wide, not based on framerate), this is a problem. HOWEVER, you can turn off vsync in the config file located at:
C:\Users\user\AppData\LocalLow\Brace Yourself Games
here is a steam link to the instructions:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/2073250/discussions/0/600769761663517032/
i initially struggled to hit perfects consistently in this game, and i assumed the problem to be the songs being off sync. but since my turning off of vsync, i have seen instant results across multiple songs that i assumed to be different values of off-beat. everything feels clean now, though i will admit the judgment window in this game is SUPER tight.
👍 : 24 |
😃 : 1
Positive
Playtime:
8081 minutes
Rift of the NecroDancer is probably my new favourite rhythm game. I'm awful at the original Crypt, and Rift felt much more up my alley. The game manages to confuse me to no end sometimes, but I personally never found that to be unfair. The enemies are what make this game stand out from other rhythm games, and I find it very charming.
The charts are fun, and the game offers a range of difficulties for those who might want a challenge, but also offer difficulties to those who might just want to enjoy the fantastic music (it's really good)
The mini games Rift includes are super fun, very similar to games like Rhythm Heaven and are super replayable, and the overall visual polish and artwork the game has makes it a treat to the eyes.
For anyone who wants a deceptively simple rhythm game, with complete mod capabilities and DLC songs? This game has got you.
👍 : 41 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Rift of the NecroDancer Steam Achievements
Rift of the NecroDancer offers players a rich tapestry of challenges, with a total of 35 achievements to unlock. These achievements span a variety of in-game activities, encouraging exploration, skill development, and strategic mastery. Unlocking these achievements provides not only a rewarding experience but also a deeper engagement with the game's content.
Mic Check
Clear your first Rhythm Rift
Shop 'til Ya Drop
Clear 32 Shopkeeper Challenges
All Killer, No Filler
Clear 32 Rhythm Rifts
Shine Bright
Acquire 100 Diamonds
Ice, Ice, Baby
Acquire 392 Diamonds
Like a Butterfly
Clear any Boss stage and get an S+ grade
Like a Bee
Defeat any Boss on Hard Difficulty
It's all Fun and Games
Clear all Minigames on Medium Difficulty
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
Clear all Minigames on Hard Difficulty
Somebody's Perfect
Clear any Minigame with all perfects
What, Like it's Hard?
Clear any Rhythm Rift on Hard Difficulty and get an S+ grade
Impossible Dreamer
Clear any Rhythm Rift on Impossible Difficulty and get an S+ grade
Sight Reader
Clear any Rhythm Rift in Remix Mode or in the Daily Challenge
Combo No. 5
Achieve a 500+ combo in any Rhythm Rift
LET'S GOOOO!
Clear any Rhythm Rift with a Full Combo
All a-Coda to Plan
Clear any Rhythm Rift with the CODA modifier equipped
Electric Avenue
Get 50 hits in a row in a single Vibe Power activation
Un-charged, but In-Charge!
Clear any Rhythm Rift and get an S+ grade without using Vibe Power
Possible Mode
Clear 32 Rhythm Rifts on Impossible Difficulty
Fuller Combo
Clear 32 Rhythm Rifts with a full combo
Fullest Combo
Clear 32 Rhythm Rifts on Impossible Difficulty with a full combo
Wasn't Hungry
Clear any Rhythm Rift without hitting any food
Wanna Listen to my Mixtape?
Clear any custom Rhythm Rift
Impossible, right?
Clear any Rhythm Rift in Remix mode on Impossible difficulty with the CODA modifier equipped
Rift of the NecroDancer Minimum PC System Requirements
Minimum:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 2GHz
- Graphics: 1GB VRAM
Rift of the NecroDancer Recommended PC System Requirements
Recommended:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Rift of the NecroDancer has specific system requirements to ensure smooth gameplay. The minimum settings provide basic performance, while the recommended settings are designed to deliver the best gaming experience. Check the detailed requirements to ensure your system is compatible before making a purchase.
Rift of the NecroDancer Latest News & Patches
This game has received a total of 5 updates to date, ensuring continuous improvements and added features to enhance player experience. These updates address a range of issues from bug fixes and gameplay enhancements to new content additions, demonstrating the developer's commitment to the game's longevity and player satisfaction.
Rift of the NecroDancer Demo Leaderboard Reset
Date: 2025-01-30 23:55:34
6 days until launch! 😱
👍 : 137 |
👎 : 0
RIFT Hotfix #1
Date: 2025-02-06 22:48:49
1.0.2-b19998
👍 : 209 |
👎 : 0
Free Super Meat Boy Content Drop!
Date: 2025-02-12 17:36:54
Three never-before-heard Danny Baranowsky remixes are now Rhythm Rifts!
👍 : 705 |
👎 : 17
RIFT Hotfix #2
Date: 2025-02-13 19:00:25
Patch 1.1.1-b20116
👍 : 146 |
👎 : 2
RIFT Patch #2
Date: 2025-03-05 17:59:19
1.1.2-b20269
👍 : 245 |
👎 : 1
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