Regions of Ruin: Runegate

Last updated: 2026-04-16
  • Enjoyable world exploration and engaging lore.
  • Base and settlement management features.
  • Flexible skill and combat systems.
  • Dwarven theme with unique genre fusion.
  • Control and camera issues reported.
  • Bugs and translation issues at launch.
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Helpful reviews
79%
Unhelpful reviews
18%
Protest reviews
4%
Positive points
74
Negative points
25
Gameplay points
49
Perf. points
3
Rec. points
6
Misc points
0
Point
Enjoyable world exploration
Description
Players appreciate the fun and engaging experience of exploring the world and discovering resources. The map exploration is highlighted as a particularly enjoyable aspect.
Importance
96%
Base and settlement management
Description
Players enjoy the aspects of upgrading and managing their camp or settlement, including recruiting workers and building the town.
Importance
81%
Flexible skill and combat systems
Description
The skill tree and combat builds are praised for offering many different ways to play, providing flexibility and variety in gameplay.
Importance
73%
Improvements over predecessor
Description
The game is seen as a significant upgrade from its predecessor, improving on the original in every way and feeling more polished.
Importance
72%
Dwarven theme and lore
Description
The game's focus on dwarves, including lore-accurate representations and the ability to play as a dwarf, is well-received. Players also enjoy humorous elements like drinking beer with fellow dwarves.
Importance
71%
Art style and music
Description
The game's art style and music are highlighted as strong points, with players appreciating the beautiful art and awesome soundtrack.
Importance
59%
Engaging story and lore
Description
The game's story and lore are praised for being great and providing a variety of quests and events.
Importance
58%
Unique genre fusion
Description
The game's blend of different genres, including action, RPG, and base building, is appreciated by players for its uniqueness and execution.
Importance
48%
Variety of gameplay elements
Description
Players appreciate the variety of difficulty levels, puzzles, fights, and different weapon builds available in the game.
Importance
48%
Community content potential
Description
The game has strong potential for community content, including an editor tool for creating and sharing maps.
Importance
34%
Progression and gear
Description
Players enjoy the progression loop, including finding better gear and the crafting and skill system.
Importance
34%
Manageable learning curve
Description
The game's learning curve is appreciated for being manageable, with minimal tutorials that are well-received.
Importance
33%
Charming and funny elements
Description
The game's character creation and dialogues are noted for being charming and funny, adding to the overall enjoyment.
Importance
33%
Atmosphere and character likeability
Description
The game's atmosphere is praised as fantastic, and the characters are noted for being likeable.
Importance
33%
Companions and item management
Description
The game's companions are noted for being useful, and players appreciate the item dismantling and disenchanting mechanics.
Importance
33%
Positive comparison to AAA titles
Description
Players enjoy the game more than many AAA title releases, indicating a high level of satisfaction and quality.
Importance
20%
Responsive developers
Description
The developers are noted for being responsive, which is appreciated by the player community.
Importance
20%