Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 8 / 10 Processeur : 1.2GHz processor Mémoire vive : 512 MB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX Compatible graphics card with at least 32MB of video memory DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 300 MB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 8 / 10 Processeur : 1.4GHz processor or faster Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX Compatible graphics card with at least 32MB of video memory DirectX : Version 9.0c Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 300 MB d'espace disque disponible
Rivals of Aether
Rivals of Aether’s tag‑team fighting is praised for its fluid combos and strategic depth. Over 25 hours of gameplay is common, with 237 reviewers spending that much and 95% rating it highly. Overall, 96% of all Steam reviews are positive, giving the game an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' score.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 130 | 118 | 2 | 10 |
| Content / longevity | 88 | 87 | 0 | 1 |
| Multiplayer | 16 | 11 | 0 | 5 |
| Performance | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Graphics / art | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Value for money | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Story / writing | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 22 h on median; those who dislike it: 34 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Sep 22, 2015 · All-time low: €3.74 (Dec 20, 2018)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 36 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 7,7 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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This game on Twitch
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Strengths
- Gameplay: 118 positive mentions out of 130 highlight the game’s engaging mechanics.
- Content: 87 positive mentions out of 88 reflect the depth and variety of levels and characters.
- Graphics: 8 positive mentions out of 8 confirm the sharp, colorful visual style.
- Audio: 6 positive mentions out of 6 show the satisfying sound design.
- Mods: 51 frequent mentions illustrate a thriving community of user‑created content.
Weaknesses
- Performance: 5 positive out of 8 mentions, with 3 negatives point to occasional frame‑rate hiccups.
- Multiplayer: 11 positive out of 16 mentions, 5 negatives indicate some imbalance in online matches.
- Price: 3 positive out of 5 mentions, 2 negatives suggest a few players feel the cost is high for the content offered.
- Story: 1 positive out of 2 mentions shows the narrative is largely overlooked or considered weak by many.
Who is it for?
Fans of fast‑paced fighting games that reward combo building and teamwork will thrive here, especially those who enjoy a strong community and mod support.
Is Rivals of Aether worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 96% of 37,905 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay. Current price: 24,99€.
Verdict
Rivals of Aether delivers a polished fighting experience with robust content and community tools, backed by an almost unanimous positive reception. Minor performance and balance snags are outweighed by its engaging gameplay and vibrant style, making it a standout indie title for competitive and casual players alike.
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