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Ring of Pain

Developed by Simon Boxer, Twice Different · Published by Balor Games

IndieStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseOct 15, 2020 Price$9.99 Steam reviews3,241

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS
ModesSingle-player
Price$9.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews3,241
Languages11
Achievements138
DLC1

Overview

An indie, strategy game by Simon Boxer, Twice Different, published by Balor Games — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Enter the Ring of Pain, a roguelike card crawler where encounters come to you. Each step around the ring a dire decision. Go for the loot or backstab a creeping horror? Meet strange friends bearing gifts and treasure. Choose your gear wisely to survive and discover the secrets of the Ring of Pain.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 92% positive of 4,805
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players32
Player-voted tags:Dungeon CrawlerCard GameRogue-liteTurn-BasedDifficultRogue-likeDarkStrategyRPGStylizedLore-RichDark Fantasy

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Ring of Pain.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 8/10
  • Processor: 2 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible with 512 MB RAM
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Some graphics issues on Windows 7. Compatible drivers for most graphics cards are only available on more recent OS.

Supported languages (11)

EnglishSpanish - SpainJapaneseKoreanPolishPortuguese - BrazilRussianFrenchGermanSimplified ChineseTraditional Chinese

Ring of Pain FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Ring of Pain?

Steam classifies Ring of Pain as a Indie, Strategy game, developed by Simon Boxer, Twice Different. Enter the Ring of Pain, a roguelike card crawler where encounters come to you. Each step around the ring a dire decision. Go for the loot or backstab a creeping horror? Meet strange friends bearing gifts and treasure. Choose your gear wisely to survive and discover the secrets of the Ring of Pain.

How much does Ring of Pain cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Ring of Pain at $9.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Ring of Pain single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Ring of Pain: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Ring of Pain on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Ring of Pain for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Ring of Pain out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 15, 2020.

What platforms is Ring of Pain on?

Ring of Pain is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Ring of Pain single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Ring of Pain cost?

Steam lists it at $9.99.

Does Ring of Pain have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 138 achievements for Ring of Pain.

Who made Ring of Pain?

Ring of Pain is developed by Simon Boxer, Twice Different and published by Balor Games.

Where to get Ring of Pain

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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