Ruffy and the Riverside
Ruffy and the Riverside is a 2025 action-adventure platformer developed by German studio Zockrates Laboratories UG and published by Phiphen Games. It was released for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on 26 June 2025.
Ruffy and the Riverside
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- 2025
- Language
- English · German
- Genre
- action-adventure game
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Key facts
• Title — Ruffy and the Riverside • Developer — Zockrates Laboratories UG • Publisher — Phiphen Games • Platforms — * Microsoft Windows • Nintendo Switch • PlayStation 5 • Xbox One • Xbox Series X/S • Released — 26 June 2025 • Genre — Action-adventure, platformer • Modes — Single-player
Gameplay
Gameplay
Ruffy and the Riverside is an open world action-adventure game where the player controls Ruffy, who has platforming abilities. Ruffy has a special ability to swap materials, which allows him to copy and paste the textures and physical properties of the game's environment. This can help Ruffy in many ways, such as copying ice and pasting it on the river to freeze it, which then can be crossed over by Ruffy.
Development and release
Development and release
Ruffy and the Riverside was announced in February 2021, with targeting platforms being Nintendo Switch and Microsoft Windows. The developer later revealed the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S as additionally available systems. It was released on 26 June 2025. The Switch version had performances issues at launch. The October 2025 update improved the frame rate on both systems, hitting 60 frames per second on Switch 2. It also improved the combat and camera systems.
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Reception
According to review aggregator Metacritic, Ruffy and the Riverside received "generally favorable" reviews for the Microsoft Windows version, and "mixed or average" reviews for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S versions. 67% of critics recommended the game according to review aggregator OpenCritic.
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- 1."One of the Best Platformers of 2025" Ruffy and the Riverside Announces June 26th Release Date on PC & Consoles!. Games Press. March 19, 2025.
- 2.Romano, Sal. Hand-drawn open-world action adventure game Ruffy and the Riverside for Switch, PC launches in 2021. Gematsu. 23 February 2021.
- 3.Romano, Sal. Ruffy and the Riverside launches in Q1 2025. Gematsu. 20 August 2024.
- 4.Romano, Sal. Ruffy and the Riverside launches June 26. Gematsu. 19 March 2025.
- 5.Tarason, Dominic. Judging by the demo—out now—Ruffy and the Riverside might be one of this year's best platformers. PC Gamer. 11 February 2025.
- 6.Doolan, Liam. This New Hand-Drawn 3D Platformer Might Be Teasing A Switch 2 Release. Nintendo Life. 20 March 2025.
- 7.Doolan, Liam. Hand-Drawn Platformer 'Ruffy And The Riverside' Gets 60fps Update On Switch 2. Nintendo Life. 11 October 2025.
- 8.Nightingale, Ed. Ruffy and the Riverside's smart texture swapping makes for a charming 90s platformer throwback. Eurogamer. 24 February 2025.
- 9.Ruffy and the Riverside critic reviews - Metacritic (Nintendo Switch). Metacritic.
- 10.Ruffy and the Riverside critic reviews - Metacritic (PC). Metacritic.
- 11.Ruffy and the Riverside critic reviews - Metacritic (PlayStation 5). Metacritic.
- 12.Ruffy and the Riverside critic reviews - Metacritic (Xbox Series X/S). Metacritic.
- 13.Ruffy and the Riverside Reviews - OpenCritic. OpenCritic. 26 June 2024.
- 14.Benson, Madison. Ruffy and the Riverside review – A magical, texture-swapping adventure with a nostalgic feel. Destructoid. 26 June 2025.
- 15.O'Reilly, PJ. Ruffy and the Riverside Review (Switch eShop). Nintendo Life. 25 June 2025.
- 16.Tailby, Stephen. Mini Review: Ruffy and the Riverside (PS5) - A Cute Platformer with Missed Potential. Push Square. 25 June 2025.
- 17.Rudek, Jordan. Ruffy and the Riverside (Switch) Review. Nintendo World Report. 25 June 2025.
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