Buy it if you like
- Story: 24 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 21 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 15 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Combat: 7 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 123 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 98 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
57% of themes are praise29% are divided14% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
24 of 98 sampled reviews raised it
The narrative follows a familiar science-fiction horror formula involving genetic manipulation and corporate ambition, but it remains engaging because of how the story is delivered.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
21 of 98 sampled reviews raised it
Instead of zombies or supernatural creatures, Rip Current features genetically altered prehistoric predators that feel both believable within the story and genuinely intimidating during gameplay.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
15 of 98 sampled reviews raised it
Lighting is used effectively to conceal threats and build tension, while the creature designs strike a balance between realism and horror.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
7 of 98 sampled reviews raised it
This is a 10/10, level design, sound design, all of its great.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story24 reviews
Gameplay21 reviews
Graphics15 reviews
Audio7 reviews
Divided opinion
Bugs75% still recommend
Performance67% still recommend
Players complain
Combat100% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- DualSense Controller Support
- DualShock Controller Support
- Partial Controller Support
Store features
- Camera Comfort
- Custom Volume Controls
- Family Sharing
- Playable without Timed Input
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
- Stereo Sound
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckUnsupported
SteamOSPlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$8.99
The lowest we've tracked is $6.74.
10 points recordedtoday · $8.99
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