Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times
SlugGlove · 2026 · Metroidvania, Puzzle, Exploration, Simulation, Mystery
PC
Very Positive96% · 21588Metacritic
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About Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times
Disclaimer: Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times is designed for 4:3 to relive the 2003 GameCube nostalgia, but play however feels right to you!Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times is a semi-open world puzzle adventure where you play as a loud-mouthed, hot-headed mage trying to figure out why everyone has disappeared. With 40 magical runes to combine however you want, every challenge is an opportunity to create your own solution.
What if every puzzle had multiple solutions, and half of them were things you invented?
You start with 4 runes and collect more as you explore the world of Rhell, using up to 5 of these in whatever combination you please to solve different puzzles. Want to hold down 2 buttons, but you’ve only got yourself? Duplicate yourself and turn your copy into a puddle that permanently holds the switch down. Need a vehicle in a quick fix? Cast Life on a rock and use it as your pet car! Whatever the combination, whatever the solution, the magic is yours to master.The World’s Gone Quiet.
Everyone has vanished except 12 people, leaving behind empty towns and unanswered questions. As Rhell, a sharp-tongued mage, you explore forgotten ruins filled with ancient secrets, decode mysterious fragments left behind by those who came before, and slowly piece together what really caused this catastrophe. The few remaining inhabitants have their theories, but you might find a truth far stranger than anyone suspected. What started as a simple mystery becomes something that challenges everything you thought you knew.Discover Your Own Path
Wander through 9 distinct areas at your own pace - from flooded libraries and underwater cities to volcanic factories and crystal caves. Each location tells its own story through environmental details and hidden lore, along with characters that have their own mysteries to unravel. Some areas connect in unexpected ways, rewarding those who explore thoroughly. The world doesn't just contain puzzles, it is a puzzle - one that reveals more of itself the deeper you dig. Whether you're following the main plot or getting side-tracked by a curious detail, there's always another secret waiting just around the corner.Shape Your Story
If you choose to help the people you meet along your journey, you might see Rhell's character develop. Help the lonely characters and watch her soften into someone who genuinely cares. Ignore them entirely and she'll stay the blunt, loud-mouthed mage she started as. With multiple endings to discover, let your curiosity and kindness (or lack thereof) lead you.Key Features:
- 40 magical runes creating millions of spell combinations (102,400,000 to be exact!)
- Creative ways to solve each puzzle - do it your own way!
- Semi-open world with 9 distinct areas to explore
- Hours of gameplay with endless experimentation and replayability
- Rich, story driven narrative with branching paths and multiple endings
- Sarcastic, sassy mage who accidentally helps people while being rude about it
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
By far my current favorite game at the moment. I've 100% my save file, and just need to finish the challenges and roll to reach that on steam, I really only do this for games I love. The world is vibrant and great to explore, the characters are strange, unique, and lovable (langli <3), the moment I saw the demo and tried it out I kept thinking about it until I beat it in just a couple days. Great for anyone who loves fun puzzles and matching art.2 found this helpful
Rhell is a puzzle game, and your enjoyment will largely depend on how much you like the genre. I enjoy puzzle games to a point, but I start to lose interest when I get stuck and the challenges become overly complex. I went in expecting an adventure with immersive sim elements, but instead found a game focused almost entirely on puzzles. Even so, I was impressed by the freedom it offers. With 40 spells that can be combined in countless ways, the game encourages creative solutions and sometimes even lets you "break" it. That level of experimentation reminded me a lot of the puzzles in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. 8 - Very Good.
peak metroidbrainia. collect spells (through the form of runes), use spell combos to unlock more spells, help NPCs, and save or transform the world. There's three endings and lots of collectibles to find. The map keeps track of what you've collected and your minimap will show the locations of loot in the area you're in. I loved the visuals, the character designs, the interactions between magical spells. It's peak your honor.
Some minor inconveniences (typos galore, repetitive music) should absolutely not keep you from giving this game a change. Seriously, this is one of the most criminally underrated, underappreciated gems of the past few years. The fact that it's the effort of a single solo dev just blows my mind. Totally recommended.
Fantastic game. 100% after 26 hours, and looking forward to playing some randomized runs. I could write a crazy long review about how everything works so well together, but I don't wanna spoil any of the experience.
this game is a gem
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