Risen
2009 · Piranha Bytes
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Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.
The publisher’s description, from its Steam store page.
What it looks like
the trailer, then the store's own shots
Common questions
What everyone else said
we link, we don't reprintHas it aged?
How does it hold up today? Based on recent reviews, how opinions have changed since launch, player activity and updates.
4 / 5
Recent reviews
87%positive (89% all-time)
341reviews in the last 6 months
% positive each month, last 4 years.
Reviews via Steam ↗Player activity
115playing at once, on average
+11%more than a year ago
Peak: 316 in Jul 2014.
Player counts via SteamCharts ↗Since launch
97%positive in its first year
87%positive in the last 6 months
A little less liked than at launch, but still well liked.
Last updated
Jan 2023 last update from the developer
No update in the last year.