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Rite of Eris

Free-to-play 3D survival roguelike: pick a hero and survive the waves.

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Overview

Rite of Eris is a free-to-play 3D survival roguelike set in the fractured realm of Eris, the Greek goddess of strife and discord. It draws on the intensity of Vampire Survivors, the characters of Paragon and the worlds of Hades: pick a hero, survive wave after wave of enemies, and grow stronger as the run goes on.

Each character has a distinct play style, and towering bosses reshape the battlefield, from Rampage in the Ruins of Mystras to Poison Sevarog in the Tower of Hera and Terra in the Gladiator's Arena. The game currently includes 5 maps, 5 bosses and 8 characters, and you can play alone or in local co-op.

Since February 2026 every character, map, game mode and update can be unlocked through play. Optional cosmetic DLC for players who want to support development was announced as coming soon at the same time. The June 2026 update rebuilt each run around XP gems and level-up upgrade drafts with rerolls and banishes, and added permanent progress at the Altar of Power and the Arsenal.

Rite of Eris is built in Unreal Engine 5 for Windows, with programming help from Monster Tooth Studios. Its first free demo build, dated November 20, 2023, went up on itch.io; the game entered Early Access on Steam on February 1, 2024, and had its full release on February 25, 2026.

Highlights

Free to play: every character, map, mode and update unlocks through play
Distinct heroes, each with their own abilities and play style
Boss fights against Rampage, Poison Sevarog and Terra
Level-up upgrade drafts with Common to Legendary cards, rerolls and banishes
Permanent upgrades at the Altar of Power and per-hero weapon unlocks in the Arsenal
Play solo or team up in local co-op
Controller support: partial Xbox, plus DualShock and DualSense (per Steam)
Optional cosmetic DLC is planned (announced Feb 2026); it will not affect gameplay

Details

Platforms: Windows
First released: Demo Nov 20, 2023 (itch.io); Early Access Feb 1, 2024
Released: Feb 2026
Steam reviews: Mostly Negative · 2 of 10 positive
Built with: Unreal Engine 5
Languages: English
Players: Single-player and local co-op (Steam also lists LAN co-op)
Credits: Developer PyroSoft Productions; publishers MikeTheTech and BallinLegit, LLC; programming help from Monster Tooth Studios; 3D design by KK Design, Mana Station, Scale 3D and Denys Rutkovskyi
Status: Available
Requirements: Windows 10, Intel i3 7th gen+, 8 GB RAM, GTX 1050+, DirectX 11, 10 GB storage (minimum)

Questions

Is Rite of Eris really free?

Yes. Every character, map, game mode and update is free and unlocked through play. Optional cosmetic DLC (skins, visual customization, supporter packs) was announced as coming soon in February 2026; it is cosmetic only and will not affect gameplay.

Can I play with a friend?

Yes, you can team up in local co-op.

Does it support controllers?

Yes. Steam lists partial Xbox controller support plus DualShock and DualSense support. Controller support in menus and gameplay arrived in the January 2024 updates (24.1.23 and 24.1.26).