# Rite of Eris > Free-to-play 3D survival roguelike: pick a hero and survive the waves. Canonical page: https://pyrosoft.pro/software/rite-of-eris Status: active Platforms: Windows 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. Price: Free. ## Requirements Windows 10, Intel i3 7th gen+, 8 GB RAM, GTX 1050+, DirectX 11, 10 GB storage (minimum) ## Features - 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 ## How to get it - [Steam]() ## Recorded details - First release: Demo Nov 20, 2023 (itch.io); Early Access Feb 1, 2024 - Tech: Unreal Engine 5 ## Screenshots ![The rock giant Rampage leaving a trail of fire across the battlefield](https://pyrosoft.pro/store-assets/media/53945e0625-960.webp) ![Poison Sevarog surrounded by enemies on a stone walkway](https://pyrosoft.pro/store-assets/media/65c88d5eac-960.webp) ![Choose Your Hero screen with abilities, maps and the hero roster](https://pyrosoft.pro/store-assets/media/b771a0fc33-960.webp) ![Rite of Eris main menu with three heroes before sandstone ruins](https://pyrosoft.pro/store-assets/media/294e172023-960.webp) ![A hero swinging a golden hammer across a red-earth field](https://pyrosoft.pro/store-assets/media/2690c62acc-960.webp) ![Level Up panel offering four upgrades mid-run](https://pyrosoft.pro/store-assets/media/07fd1803ab-960.webp) ![A hero bursts out of a fiery impact among red-rock temple ruins, with a Powerups marker and four ability icons](https://pyrosoft.pro/store-assets/media/20b44888fa-960.webp) ![Top-down dungeon fight: a hero swings a glowing hammer at shadowy enemies, with a 0:15 timer and the Level 1 bar](https://pyrosoft.pro/store-assets/media/5f58f815fa-960.webp) ![Top-down view of an armoured hero on a stone path by a camp tent, with a Powerups marker and the ability bar](https://pyrosoft.pro/store-assets/media/31795bfd12-960.webp) ![Character select: the locked rock golem Greystone (Element: Earth) with its move set and a grid of upcoming heroes](https://pyrosoft.pro/store-assets/media/a2adfe26c2-960.webp) ## 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).