Side by side on what we actually measure: scores and review counts from Steam, price against the lowest we've ever recorded, and peak concurrent players from our own hourly sampling.
RisenDelve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.
Risen 2: Dark WatersSet several years after the end of Risen, raging titans have devastated the world and pushed humanity to the brink of existence. Subsequently, monstrous creatures have risen from the watery depths of the sea and their attacks have brought all seafaring to a grinding halt.
| Risen | Risen 2: Dark Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic | 77/100 | 69/100 |
| Steam reviews | 7,847 | 3,520 |
| Price now | $14.99 | $9.99 |
| Historic low | $14.99 — that's now | $9.99 — that's now |
| Peak players | 45 | 14 |
| Playing now | 45 | 14 |
| Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Platforms | PC, Series X|S, Switch, Xbox One | PC |
| Genres | RPG | RPG |
| Developer | Piranha Bytes | Piranha Bytes |
| Publisher | THQ Nordic | THQ Nordic |
| Languages | 6 | 7 |
| DLC | 1 | 3 |
| Steam Deck | — | Playable |
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