Action · March 1, 2011
RIFT (2011)
RIFT is a massively multiplayer online adventure (MMORPG) set in the dynamic fantasy universe of Telara. You are an Ascended, a hero of Telara, protecting your land against invaders from the elemental Planes. Telara is a realm where battles can begin anywhere at any time. Stay on your guard and fight for glory! With a robust character creation system and boundless universe, RIFT offers a huge range of gameplay with ever-growing content and performance improvements. Oh, and it’s absolutely FREE TO PLAY! No tricks, no traps! Create a character and class to fit the way you play. Start by choosing from two factions, each with three races, and dozens of unique Souls, each with hundreds of traits and abilities. Mix and match on the fly and re-specialize anytime you like. If you love a particular armor look but the stats are not great for your character build, it's no problem! Every armor or costume piece you get is saved for you to use across all your characters as a costume! Show off your fashion sense to everyone who is blessed enough to see you! Telara is a living, dynamic world where chaos can erupt at any moment. Whether you’re battling planar invasions or ancient titans alongside scores of your fellow Ascended, the next adventure is always near! Join other heroes on Instant, Intrepid or Celestial adventures and visit places you've only dared to dream about! These adventures will port you place to place to battle the next scourge threatening the lands of Telara! In the deep, dark places of Telara, foul creatures breed, scheme, and hoard the treasures of ages. Gather your friends and delve into dozens of dungeons and raids for groups of 2, 5, 10, and 20 players. Like RIFT? Try Trove to delve into more multidimensional realities!
Action releases from 2011
54 Action titles launched in 2011 — top 6 by review volume.
Peer Action titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 11.2k Steam reviews | Top 37% in Action |
| Positive rating | 74% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 81% |
| Metacritic | 84/100 | Genre average 77 — top 22% of Action titles |
| Concurrent peak | 139 players | Top 30% in Action by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 65 h average | Top 5% for session depth among Action |
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Free to Play · 988
- MMORPG · 750
- RPG · 553
- Fantasy · 550
- Open World · 549
- Old School · 540
- Nostalgia · 538
- Massively Multiplayer · 537
- Multiplayer · 356
- Adventure · 266
- Action · 233
- Character Customization · 201
- Co-op · 195
- PvP · 160
- Online Co-Op · 154
Reception Metrics
Steam community
74%Mostly Positive · 11.2k reviews
8.3k positive · 2.9k negative
Metacritic
84/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
7.3/10
Curator recommendations
991
Peak concurrent players
139
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- MMO
- PvP
- Online PvP
- Co-op
- Online Co-op
Community
- Steam Trading Cards
Other
- In-App Purchases
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
65h
substantial (40–100 hours)
Median
4h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
1h
Current engagement
Release & Availability
| Release date | Mar 1, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Developer | gamigo US Inc. |
| Base price | Free-to-play |
| DLC / Add-ons | 10 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (3)
- French volume_up
- German volume_up
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Full audio (3)
- French
- German
- English











