Loading critic reviews...
Deals
Finding deals...
Live Streams
Finding live streams...
About Exone Rift
Exone Rift is an adventure-strategy hybrid set on a hostile alien planet. Developed by Faraway Home and released on PC on March 31, 2026, it blends base building, resource management, and survival mechanics. You control a lone hero tasked with establishing a foothold in a dangerous environment. The game emphasizes player choice: you decide how to expand your territory, gather materials, and defend against aggressive wildlife. It’s a single-player experience that balances slow-building strategy with moments of tense combat. Think of it as a mix of survival crafting and careful planning, but with a focus on adapting to an ecosystem that actively wants you dead.
Gameplay
The core loop involves building structures, harvesting resources, and fending off predators. Early hours are spent fortifying a base near a resource-rich area while avoiding packs of hostile creatures. As you progress, you unlock tools to automate gathering and expand your base into new biomes. Combat is real-time but methodical, you can directly control your hero to lure or disable enemies, or let automated defenses handle threats. Exploration is key, as the planet’s terrain hides valuable materials and dangers. Resource scarcity forces tough choices: spend time mining or risk expeditions? The game’s pace is deliberate, rewarding players who balance aggression with caution.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate Exone Rift 4.3/5, with 68% completing the main story. Average playtime is 29 hours, and 82% of players finish at least the base tutorial. Community moods lean positive, 75% love the survival depth, 15% find resource management tedious. One reviewer wrote, “The tension of building while wolves circle your base is unmatched.” Another noted, “Too many crafting steps slow things down.” Achievement completion averages 89%, with the most common stuck point being a mid-game boss fight. It’s a polarizing title: fans praise its challenge, while others wish for more automation.
PlayPile's Take
Exone Rift is a must-play for fans of survival-strategy hybrids who don’t mind a slow start. Priced at $39.99, it offers 30+ hours of base-building and risk-reward gameplay. The 143 achievements add replayability, especially for completionists. It’s not for casual players, it demands patience and planning. If you enjoyed RimWorld’s logistics or Factorio’s automation, this will scratch that itch. Skip it if you prefer fast-paced action or dislike micromanagement. The planet is harsh, but the payoff for sticking it out is solid.
Game Modes
Single player
Achievements
Loading achievements...
Similar Games
Finding similar games...