Rivals of Aether

Rivals of Aether
Developer(s)Dan Fornace
Aether Studios
Designer(s)Dan Fornace
Programmer(s)
  • Trevor Youngblood
  • Ampersandbear
Artist(s)
  • Ellian
  • Alex Mcdonald
Composer(s)flashygoodness
Engine
Platform(s)
ReleaseMicrosoft Windows
  • WW: March 28, 2017
Xbox One
  • WW: August 22, 2017
Nintendo Switch
  • WW: September 24, 2020
Genre(s)Fighting
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Rivals of Aether is a platform fighter game created by Dan Fornace, and released for Microsoft Windows in March 2017, for Xbox One in August 2017, and for Nintendo Switch in September 2020. It received positive reception from critics, who commended its deep gameplay.

Rivals of Aether received several spin-off video games: a dating sim, Lovers of Aether, released for PC on April 1, 2019 and iOS on July 30, 2019; a deck-building game, Creatures of Aether, released for iOS and Android on September 28, 2020,[1] and for PC on August 2, 2021; and the roguelike Dungeons of Aether, released for PC and Nintendo Switch in 2023. A spin-off comic series, Tales of Aether, was also released in 2021, detailing the backstory of the game. A sequel to the original game, Rivals 2, is currently planned for 2024.[2]

  1. ^ "PvP Card Battler in the 'Rivals of Aether' Universe 'Creatures of Aether' Has a Confirmed Release Date with Pre-Orders Now Live". TouchArcade. September 15, 2020. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
  2. ^ Michael, Cale (2021-04-02). "Rivals of Aether Direct reveals new projects, updates, and launches Aether Studios". Dot Esports. Retrieved 2021-10-25.