Action · November 8, 2017
Battlerite (2017)
Battlerite is a PvP arena brawler and the spiritual successor to the critically acclaimed Bloodline Champions. Experience the unique combination of a top-down shooter meeting a fast-paced fighting game and take part in highly competitive, adrenaline-fueled 2v2 and 3v3 battles. Engage in quick and intense action as you take control over one of many Champions, each with unique abilities to master. Welcome to a world where Champions dedicate their lives to the Arena. QUICK ARENA ACTION Master the Arena in explosive battles of reaction. Choose your Champion, team up with friends, and dive into combat - for glory awaits only those who seek it. PRECISE GAMEPLAY MOVEMENT Aim skill-shots and dodge projectiles with the use of WASD movement & cursor-based aiming. Wield total control over your champion and execute massive attacks against opponents. PERFORM BATTLERITES Gain strength and upgrade your abilities using rites. Select your rites to strategically customize your play style. ACCOUNT CUSTOMIZATION Show off your skills in style. From weapons and outfits to victory stances, there’s a huge variety of cosmetic customizations to make you stand out from the crowd.
Action releases from 2017
180 Action titles launched in 2017 — top 6 by review volume.
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 59.3k Steam reviews | Top 11% in Action |
| Positive rating | 85% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 55% |
| Metacritic | 85/100 | Genre average 77 — top 19% of Action titles |
| Concurrent peak | 103 players | Top 34% in Action by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 20 h average | Top 24% for session depth among Action |
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- PvP · 909
- Multiplayer · 785
- MOBA · 660
- Competitive · 623
- Action · 526
- Free to Play · 525
- Arena Shooter · 424
- Fast-Paced · 377
- Team-Based · 340
- Fighting · 314
- Top-Down · 291
- Early Access · 186
- Strategy · 158
- e-sports · 141
- Difficult · 116
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Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Reception Metrics
Steam community
85%Very Positive · 59.3k reviews
50.4k positive · 8.9k negative
Metacritic
85/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
7.3/10
Curator recommendations
21.5k
Peak concurrent players
103
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (11)
- English volume_up
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Russian
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Simplified Chinese
- Korean
- Turkish
- Japanese volume_up
Full audio (2)
- English
- Japanese
Press Quotes
“Deep but accessible, Battlerite is packed with smart decisions and reliably creates great competitive moments.” 89% – PC Gamer “Battlerite is exceptional. In fact, I’d go as far as to say it’s the best battle arena game” - Ten Ton Hammer “Battlerite does a great job of taking a loved MOBA feature, and focusing on making it the best it can be.” 9/10 – Gamereactor
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- PvP
- Online PvP
Community
- Steam Cloud
Other
- Single-player
- In-App Purchases
Release & Availability
| Release date | Nov 8, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Stunlock Studios |
| Base price | Free-to-play |
| DLC / Add-ons | 4 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected] |
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
20h
moderate (15–40 hours)
Median
3h
Typical completion time
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