Action · October 3, 2011
RAGE (2011)
RAGE is a groundbreaking first-person shooter set in the not-too-distant future after an asteroid impacts Earth, leaving a ravaged world behind. You emerge into this vast wasteland to discover humanity working to rebuild itself against such forces as bandit gangs, mutants, and the Authority – an oppressive government regime that has a special interest in you in particular. Featuring intense first-person shooter action, breakneck vehicle combat, an expansive world to explore and jaw-dropping graphics powered by id’s revolutionary id Tech® 5 technology, RAGE promises an experience like no other. Fearing a planet-wide extinction from a massive asteroid headed towards Earth, world leaders are faced with the inexorable task of ensuring human survival. Left with few alternatives, life-sustaining pods filled with select people are buried deep beneath the earth’s surface. You are one of the chosen members of these modern day arks and abruptly enter the RAGE universe after surfacing alone. Leaving you to your own devices to stay alive in a world filled with those who prefer you dead, RAGE combines powerful storytelling with heart-pounding action. Key Features: Visceral 1st-person gunplay and exploration – Take on bandit gangs and hordes of mutants using an arsenal of exotic weapons and special items, such as Wingsticks, personal turrets, sentry bots, and remote-controlled bomb cars. Frenetic 3rd-person vehicular mayhem – Burn rubber across the wasteland in your very own super buggy! Upgrade and customize your car with special parts, paint jobs and weapons, then test your skills as you battle four-wheeling bandit clans and participate in deadly races. An expansive experience – Beyond the first-person action and vehicle combat, RAGE offers a world open to explore, with unique characters, side quests, and a compelling storyline. Graphics that have to be seen to be believed – Powered by id’s cutting-edge new id Tech® 5 engine, new Megatexture technology brings the vast wasteland to life in never-before- possible detail with action running at an astounding 60 frames per second. Three ways to play for non-stop action - Immerse yourself in a rich single-player story, exclusive co-op modes, or intense on-line car combat.
Action releases from 2011
54 Action titles launched in 2011 — top 6 by review volume.
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 17.6k Steam reviews | Top 27% in Action |
| Positive rating | 78% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 73% |
| Metacritic | 79/100 | Genre average 77 — top 47% of Action titles |
| Engagement hours | 12 h average | Top 42% for session depth among Action |
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- FPS · 601
- Post-apocalyptic · 558
- Action · 433
- Open World · 338
- Shooter · 317
- Singleplayer · 239
- First-Person · 217
- Racing · 193
- Multiplayer · 158
- Sci-fi · 157
- Co-op · 153
- Gore · 150
- Atmospheric · 148
- Adventure · 139
- RPG · 124
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Reception Metrics
Steam community
78%Mostly Positive · 17.6k reviews
13.7k positive · 3.9k negative
Metacritic
79/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
6.7/10
Curator recommendations
11.9k
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (9)
- English
- Czech
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Polish
- Russian
- Spanish - Spain
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- Co-op
Community
- Steam Achievements
Input & Comfort
- Partial Controller Support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Release & Availability
| Release date | Oct 3, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Developer | id Software |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Base price | $3.99 -60% |
| Required age | 17+ |
| DLC / Add-ons | 2 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support |
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
12h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
6h
Typical completion time
Achievements
60
Steam unlocks available
Editions & Packages
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