Risen
Developed by Piranha Bytes, THQ Nordic · Published by THQ Nordic
At a glance
Overview
A rpg game by Piranha Bytes, THQ Nordic, published by THQ Nordic — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Risen.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11
- Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD CPU 2 GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 256 MB DirectX™ 9.0c compatible graphics card (nVidia® GeForce® 7900/ATI Radeon™ X1800 or better)
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported languages (7)
Risen 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 Risen?
Steam classifies Risen as a RPG game, developed by Piranha Bytes, THQ Nordic. Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.
How much does Risen cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Risen at $3.74. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Risen single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Risen: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Risen on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Risen for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Risen out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 2, 2009.
What platforms is Risen on?
Risen is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Risen single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Risen cost?
Steam lists it at $3.74.
Does Risen have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 50 achievements for Risen.
What is Risen's Metacritic score?
Risen has a Metacritic score of 77/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Risen?
Risen is developed by Piranha Bytes, THQ Nordic and published by THQ Nordic.
Where to get Risen
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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