Rivals of Aether II

Developer: Aether Studios
Publisher: offbrand games
Released: Oct 23, 2024
Steam reviews: 80% of players recommend it, from 10,052 reviews — Steam calls that “Mostly Positive”
Tags: ActionIndie

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On Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine

Proton: GoldDeck VerifiedSteam Machine: VerifiedSteamOS Compatible

This game runs great under Proton after tweaks, per ProtonDB reports (57 reports). Valve rates it Deck Verified.

Valve rates it Verified on Steam Machine. Valve marks it SteamOS Compatible.

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Where to buy

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What owning this involves

Needs another account · Aether Account (Supports Linking to Steam Account)From the publisher's own store notice
No cloud saves · The store does not back this game's saves up — they live on the machine you play on.From the store listing
Mod support · The store lists official mod, Workshop or level-editor support.From a publisher-set store category

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Features

Full controller support

Multi-player
PvP
Online PvP
Shared/Split Screen PvP
Shared/Split Screen
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Workshop
In-App Purchases
Gamepad Recommended
Remote Play Together
Family Sharing

From the game's Steam store page.

Languages

English
French
German
Spanish - Spain
Japanese
Portuguese - Brazil
Spanish - Latin America

Steam lists 7 languages.

Age rating & content

DEJUS 14 · ViolênciaThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
IGRS 13 · Kekerasan Interaksi DaringThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it

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About this game

The developer's description, from the game's Steam store page.

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.