
Rivals of Aether II is the sequel to the hit indie fighting game, Rivals of Aether. Play as both new and returning elemental fighters in the next generation of platform fighters.
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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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Good game. when you push a button, your character does something and you can push multiple buttons to make your character do multple things. fanatstic game design. no notes.
great game, love all the charecters and comunity is very active :D
This game lacks what makes Rivals 1 fun. Either go play the first game or Smash Ultimate, rather than an in between that lacks polish and is buggy (yes, even within the first 20ish minutes of play). Rivals 1 is different but still feels modern and nice to play as, but Rivals 2 doesn't actually make itself unique in any meaningful way and simply isn't as fun. I know this review is based on ~30 minutes of playtime, but if two other people and I can all agree to return it within that timeframe, there is a fundamental problem with the game.
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Reviews, worldwide (the counter carries no country): 3.56/day in the week to Aug 4 → 6.71/day in the week after.
For scale, across Steam · Top Sellers · Brazil over the last 30 days: the 24 chart moves that followed a price cut of more than 20% went a median of 9 places towards #1, and the 2,404 moves with no price cut behind them went 2 away. One store, one chart, one country — it is the only place we have enough observations to say even that.
Prices outside the United States have been collected since 6 August 2026 and chart positions since 19 July 2026, so a cut older than that has no market to compare and a market that joined later has no history yet. Nothing here is converted between currencies.
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Languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America
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It features interesting characters. Each character's combat moves are also interesting. I didn't find its arcade mode as engaging as the Rivals of Aether I. There are more skins compared to the Rivals of Aether I. The characters in this version offer interesting gameplay. It includes various events, and you have access to all past events to unlock their items, though these events essentially function as a "free pass." But I preferred the pixel art style of Rivals of Aether I.
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ game
It's the game I always wished Smash was, before I even know that I wanted something more out of Smash. Wish I found it when I was younger and had more time on my hands cause I would've lost myself to it. It's pushing the boundaries of what can be expected from a plat fighter in terms of character complexity and for that alone, I would love this game. Luckily there's a lot more to enjoy here.
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only game where i 100% trust the devs and have hope for its future movement feels amazing, learning all the tech makes you feel like a genius music and sound design is incredible single most consumer-friendly live service game i've ever played if you didn't like it, try again [i] some victory voicelines may cause brain damage [/i]
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I like rivals 2, even though at times the removal of staple mechanics of the first game such as drift d.i. feels frustrating. the game is very rewarding and fun to learn and play and I hope it continues to improve into an even greater game.
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