Action · October 23, 2024
Rivals of Aether II (2024)
Features Every Character Will Be Free: On top of a launch roster of 10 iconic Rivals, all future characters will be added to the game for free and customizable with an expanding library of awesome cosmetics. Clobber Friends And Foes: Duke it out against CPUs, embarrass your friends locally, or hop online with reliable rollback netcode - all in either 1v1, 2v2, or Free-for-All battles. Easy To Play, Fun To Master: Customizable controls and expansive, genre-original gameplay mechanics make this a multiplayer brawler that anyone can enjoy The Aether Adventure Continues: In post-launch updates, experience an engaging and living world full of special event updates, new characters, additional modes, and exciting customizations and lore. About the Game Rivals of Aether II is the next generation of platform fighters and multiplayer brawlers. This sequel to the hit indie fighting game Rivals of Aether is expanded and upgraded with 3D visuals, new mechanics, improved online support, and more! The Aether Universe is a world where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth - and powerful Rivals harness those powers to clobber each other! Rivals of Aether II continues the franchise’s iconic focus on competitive depth, accessible gameplay, and unforgettable characters. Whether you’re a competitive master of the genre or a newcomer looking to have fun, Rivals of Aether II delivers a fast-paced and flashy brawler experience that you won’t forget. Rivals of Aether II features an exciting base roster of new and returning characters - with post-launch plans to add additional playable characters to the game for free! Each of these playable Rivals have an expansive moveset featuring new mechanics and special moves that are not only an upgrade over the original game, but new to the platform fighter genre as a whole. Shields, ledges, grabs and throws add new layers to the frenetic flow of combat in Rivals of Aether II . On top of that, the Pummel Special, Ledge Special, and Getup Special provide unique combat options that push the genre forward in exciting new ways.
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Fighting · 287
- Multiplayer · 277
- Indie · 264
- 2D Fighter · 263
- Action · 251
- Local Multiplayer · 244
- 4 Player Local · 238
- Fantasy · 232
- Combat · 228
- 2.5D · 226
- PvP · 221
- Co-op · 197
- 2D Platformer · 136
- Controller · 134
- Platformer · 121
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 7.3k Steam reviews | Top 48% in Action |
| Positive rating | 82% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 64% |
| Concurrent peak | 596 players | Top 14% in Action by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 20 h average | Top 25% for session depth among Action |
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- PvP
- Online PvP
- Shared/Split Screen PvP
- Shared/Split Screen
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Remote Play Together
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- In-App Purchases
- Family Sharing
Reception Metrics
Steam community
82%Mostly Positive · 7.3k reviews
6.0k positive · 1.3k negative
Curator recommendations
5.9k
Peak concurrent players
596
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (7)
- English
- French
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Japanese
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Spanish - Latin America
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
20h
moderate (15–40 hours)
Median
11h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
0h
Current engagement
Achievements
63
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Oct 23, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Aether Studios |
| Publisher | Aether Studios, offbrand games |
| Base price | $17.99 -40% |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Support · [email protected] |
Editions & Packages
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